Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
Synopsis
Join an American couple’s courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can live in freedom.
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DEFYING THE NAZIS: THE SHARPS’ WAR | Trailer | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Burns, Artemis Joukowsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Artemis Joukowsky, David Blitstein, Matthew Justus
- Original Score
- Sheldon Mirowitz
- Original Title
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- No Limits Media, Florentine Films, Journey to Freedom, WETA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Burns, Artemis Joukowsky
Artemis Joukowsky, David Blitstein, Matthew Justus
Sheldon Mirowitz
Erik Angra, Steven Wechsler
Ken Burns, Deanna Byck, Charlie Clements, Jim Corbley, Dalton Delan
Department Leadership Roster
Artemis Joukowsky
Writer
Ken Burns
Director
David Blitstein
Writer
Matthew Justus
Writer
Artemis Joukowsky
Director
Jim Corbley
Producer
Matthew Justus
Producer
Erik Angra
Editor
Steven Wechsler
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War about?
Join an American couple’s courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can live in freedom.
Who directed Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War was directed by Ken Burns, Artemis Joukowsky.
Who stars in Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?
The principal cast of Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War includes Marina Goldman, Tom Hanks.
When was Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War released and how long is it?
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War was composed by Sheldon Mirowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).