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The Liberators

201675 minTV-14documentary

5.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

The Liberators

201675 minTV-14documentary

5.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Willi Korte investigates the theft of medieval art treasures by the Nazis during World War II, exploring restitution efforts in New York City and Texas.

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Willi Korte investigates the theft of medieval art treasures by the Nazis during World War II, exploring restitution efforts in New York City and Texas.

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Cassie Haydirector

Cassie Bryantwriter

Cassie Haywriter

Dick DeGuerincast

Willi Kortecast

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Willi Korte investigates medieval art treasures taken by the Nazis during World War II. His search begins in the art scene of New York City and extends to military archives. Along the way, Korte travels to a small town in Texas, where attorney Dick DeGuerin discusses the theft of these artifacts and the ongoing efforts for their restitution. The film lasts 75 minutes and was released in 2016.

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