Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

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Waitstill and Martha Sharp saved scores of refugees in Europe at the onset of World War II. Discover their story in Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War, by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky.

Aired: 09/20/16

Rating: NR

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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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Peter's Story

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Gerda's Story

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Video thumbnail: Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War Waitstill Explains Money Laundering

Waitstill Explains Money Laundering

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Martha Learns Clandestine Work

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Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

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Video thumbnail: Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War A Willingness to Act

A Willingness to Act

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Martha's Emigration Project

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Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns

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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War | Trailer

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