Liberation tells the dramatic story of the battle waged on two fronts during World War II - the Allied campaign to liberate Europe and Hitler's genocidal campaign against the Jews. The World War II documentary uses film footage, radio broadcasts, and period music gathered from archives around the world. Interwoven throughout the film are the compelling stories of the Jews of Europe - unforgettable stories of tragedy, courage, resistance, and survival. Liberation begins in 1942, when Adolf Hitler was still at the height of his power and the Allies began envisioning a cross-channel invasion of Europe.
Editing
Seamless weaving of six narrators into unified voice.
Sound
Period broadcasts and music that transport completely.
Director
Arnold Schwartzman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bob Hope appears only in archive footage—his wartime USO shows—making him the only 'cast member' who experienced the era firsthand.
Released the same year as Schindler's List, Liberation competed for Holocaust documentary attention but remains underseen despite its extraordinary voice cast.
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