Over nine hundred German Jews board a ship in Hamburg in 1939, fleeing the Nazi regime and seeking refuge in Cuba.
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Over nine hundred German Jews board a ship in Hamburg in 1939, fleeing the Nazi regime and seeking refuge in Cuba.
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In Hamburg, Germany, in 1939, over nine hundred German Jews board the St. Louis, a passenger liner bound for Cuba. They flee the growing threats of the Nazi regime, seeking safety and a fresh start. As the ship sails across the Atlantic, passengers grapple with their uncertain future. The St. Louis becomes a symbol of the refugee experience, reflecting the moral dilemmas faced by nations as the world stands on the brink of World War II.
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Why Watch
- See the true story of the St. Louis and its passengers.
- Meet the people fleeing Nazi persecution.
- Find out about the moral dilemmas faced by nations.
Did You Know
- Over nine hundred German Jews boarded the St. Louis in 1939.
- The ship departed from Hamburg, Germany, bound for Cuba.
- The film has a runtime of 88 minutes.
- The documentary is directed by Ben von Grafenstein.
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What year did the St. Louis set sail from Hamburg?
The St. Louis set sail from Hamburg in 1939.
How many German Jews were aboard the St. Louis?
Over nine hundred German Jews were aboard the St. Louis.
What was the intended destination of the St. Louis passengers?
The intended destination of the St. Louis passengers was Cuba.
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