In Search of "The Meaning of Hitler"

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English - August 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.68 MB - ★★★★ - 15 ratings
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"The Meaning of Hitler" is a documentary essay enlisting writers such as Martin Amis and Francine Prose to make connections between the past and the present. Filmmakers Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker explore how Hitler tapped into chaos and victimhood, laying down strategies that demagogues still use today.