Three doctors in Italy created a fictitious disease called Syndrome K to protect Jewish patients from Nazi persecution during the Holocaust.
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Three doctors in Italy created a fictitious disease called Syndrome K to protect Jewish patients from Nazi persecution during the Holocaust.
Synopsis
In a Vatican-affiliated hospital in Rome during the Holocaust, three Roman Catholic doctors devised a plan to protect Jewish patients from Nazi persecution. They created a fictitious disease called Syndrome K, claiming it was highly contagious. This deception allowed them to hide Jews from the regime, saving lives at great personal risk. Through interviews and historical context, the documentary recounts this little-known story of moral courage amid the horrors of World War II.
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Why Watch
- Meet the doctors who defied Nazi persecution in Italy.
- See how a fictitious disease saved lives during the Holocaust.
- Find out about the moral courage of medical professionals.
Did You Know
- Three doctors created a fake disease called Syndrome K during the Holocaust.
- The doctors hid Jewish patients in a Vatican-affiliated hospital.
- The documentary is directed by Stephen Edwards and features Ray Liotta.
- Syndrome K was claimed to be highly contagious to protect patients.
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What is Syndrome K?
Syndrome K is a fictitious disease created by three Roman Catholic doctors in Italy during the Holocaust to protect Jewish patients from Nazi persecution.
Who directed the documentary Syndrome K?
Syndrome K was directed by Stephen Edwards.
What year was Syndrome K released?
Syndrome K was released in 2019.
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