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Deep Dive: The Devil Next Door (2019)

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The Devil Next Door
The film follows the trial of a Cleveland grandfather accused of being Ivan the Terrible, a notorious Nazi death camp guard. It examines the complexities of justice and memory as the accused, living a quiet life in the United States, faces allegations from his past in Israel. Through testimonies and historical context, the documentary presents the impact of the Holocaust on survivors and the moral questions surrounding accountability. The trial serves as a focal point for discussions about guilt, identity, and the legacy of war crimes.

Why Watch

  • •See the trial of a man accused of war crimes in Israel.
  • •Meet survivors sharing their harrowing experiences.
  • •Find out about the legacy of Nazi war criminals.

Did You Know

•The film's subject, a grandfather, was accused of being Ivan the Terrible.
•The trial took place in Israel, focusing on events from World War II.
•The documentary has a total duration of 220 minutes.

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Holocaust historyWar crime trialsNazi Germany