Congressmen colluding with Hitler? The conspiracy they buried.
April 17, 1944. A high-profile trial for sedition opens in Washington. Dozens of individuals—including members of Congress—are accused of cooperating with German forces, participating in pro-Nazi movements, and plotting to overthrow the U.S. government. How did this happen in the world's greatest democracy? And why does no one remember this major episode in American history?
Direction
Amara builds genuine suspense from dusty courtroom transcripts.
Editing
Juxtaposes 1944 newsreels with modern political rhetoric—chilling.
Director
Emmanuel Amara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'America First Committee' was a real isolationist group that included future president Gerald Ford and Walt Disney—though both distanced themselves before the trial.
Emmanuel Amara spent three years fighting FOIA requests to access sealed portions of the trial transcript, some pages still redacted in 2023.
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