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CINEMA’S EXILES: FROM HITLER TO HOLLYWOOD traces the experiences of the Jews who fled Nazi Germany and took refuge in Hollywood, and examines their impact on both the German and the American cinemas.
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One of the most renown and accomplished directors of the 20th century, Lang’s exceptional career began as scriptwriter for Joe May’s company where he met his future wife Thea von Harbou.
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Video Exclusive: Rudi Fehr Arrives in Hollywood
Editor Rudi Fehr relates the story of his arrival in Hollywood, and his connections to established exiles from Hitler's Germany.
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Video Exclusive: Fritz Lang Struggles in Hollywood
Renowned director Fritz Lang struggles to find his place in the Hollywood studio system upon his arrival in Los Angeles.
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Major support for this program provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Skirball Foundation, Public Broadcasting Service, The Winston Foundation, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman, The Lemberg Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support for this program provided by Agnes Gund and Daniel Shapiro, The Vital Projects Fund, New Line Cinema, Elaine and Alan G. Weiler, The Karma Foundation, Rosalind P. Walter, S. E. Canning, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Alan Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Arnhold, Leila and Melville Straus, the Feuchtwanger Institute and public television viewers.
