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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

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Uncover the journey of an American couple who saved lives at the onset of World War II.

09/20/2016 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

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Uncover the journey of an American couple who saved lives at the onset of World War II.

Waitstill and Martha Sharp saved scores of refugees in Europe at the onset of World War II.

09/20/2016 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

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Funding is provided by members of the Better Angels Society including Jan and Rick Cohen and Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine; The Starr Foundation; The Threshold Foundation; The SeaStone Foundation; and donations from individuals.

Official Trailer

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Preview | 30s | Uncover the journey of an American couple who saved lives at the onset of World War II. (30s)

Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

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Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns

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Clip | 1m 30s | Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns. (1m 30s)

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Funding is provided by members of the Better Angels Society including Jan and Rick Cohen and Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine; The Starr Foundation; The Threshold Foundation; The SeaStone Foundation; and donations from individuals.

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