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You Are Free is a short documentary directed by Dea Brokman that features accounts from five former U.S. Servicemen and a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp. The film recounts the liberation of concentration camps in 1945, providing personal narratives that reflect on the experiences of those who witnessed and participated in the liberation.
The documentary has a runtime of 20 minutes and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. It presents a unique perspective on a significant historical event, allowing viewers to hear firsthand accounts of the impact of the liberation on both the liberators and the survivors.
Why Watch
- •Meet five U.S. Servicemen sharing their liberation stories.
- •Find out about a Nazi concentration camp survivor's experience.
- •See a unique perspective on the events of 1945.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Dea Brokman in 1983.
•You Are Free has a duration of 20 minutes.
•The documentary was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Perfect For
World War II historyHolocaust studiesDocumentary enthusiasts