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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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Peter's Story

Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.

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Peter's Story

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Gerda's Story

Gerda Mayer of Vienna recalls saying good bye in 1939 to her parents, killed in Auschwitz.

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Gerda's Story

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Waitstill Explains Money Laundering

Hear Waitstill Sharp's account, narrated by Tom Hanks, of legal versus moral ethics.

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Waitstill Explains Money Laundering

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Martha Learns Clandestine Work

Martha Sharp learns clandestine methods to save refugees fleeing the Holocaust.

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Martha Learns Clandestine Work

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

Ken Burns talks about Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War, coming to PBS on September 20.

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Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

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A Willingness to Act

Waitstill and Martha Sharp describe their journey across Nazi-occupied territory.

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A Willingness to Act

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Martha's Emigration Project

Children from Martha Sharp’s emigration project during WWII describe their experiences.

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Martha's Emigration Project

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns

Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns.

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Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns

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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War | Trailer

Discover the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, who rescued refugees during WWII.

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