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40 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

A family-owned pharmaceutical company in Frankfurt lost its business during the 1933 boycott of Jewish businesses, yet a banned chamomile product has survived.

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Why Watch

  • See how a family-owned business faced the 1933 boycott.
  • Find out the history of the banned product Kamillosan.
  • Meet the family behind a significant Jewish business in Germany.

Did You Know

  • The boycott of Jewish businesses in Frankfurt began in 1933.
  • Kamillosan, a chamomile product, was once banned during this period.
  • The documentary covers a family's loss of their pharmaceutical company.

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Jewish historyNazi GermanyPharmaceutical history
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Frequently Asked Questions

What year did the boycott of Jewish businesses in Frankfurt occur?

The boycott of Jewish businesses in Frankfurt occurred in 1933.

What was the name of the family-owned pharmaceutical company mentioned in the documentary?

The family-owned pharmaceutical company mentioned is not specifically named in the source material.

What product is associated with the family's history and has survived to this day?

The product associated with the family's history is Kamillosan, a chamomile product.

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