March 3, 2009
Pretty rough but worth the watch.
Rupert Everett, Klaus Müller, Karl Gorath, Pierre Seel
Academy-award winning documentary filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman direct this harrowing, lyrical look at the persecution of homosexuals during the Third Reich. German historian and member ... read more 
DVD Release Date: July 23, 2002
Stats: 78 reviews
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February 4, 2009I've viewed other survivors, in other films, but the difficulties with the survivors in this film was a little different. The Holocaust is an awful event that happened. It wasn't just jews put to death, gays, christians too. We hear what it was like to be gay during this time ... read more
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August 15, 2008Very Good Documentary on Jew and Gays in Nazi.
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June 25, 2007A strong documentary about the persecution of gays and lesbians during the Nazi rule of Germany. Sobering, thought provoking and a must see documentary.
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June 11, 2007Documentary about nazi persecution of gay's and lesbians. This is an extraordinary film. Their treatment like most minorities under the nazi's was brutal and inhuman. You don't just see, you feel the pain the subjects of this documentary are still in. Harrowing to watch but an i... read more
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May 13, 2007i cried until i couldn't cry anymore....so much pain...so much unneccesary judgment....
if you ever need to be humbled...watch this...
Critic Reviews
May 21, 2001
Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle
March 2, 2001
Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz
The reason to watch is the firsthand testimonies themselves.
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
An exquisite and powerful documentary -- one whose elegance only heightens its devastating impact. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times
At once admirable and deeply unsettling. Full Review
May 29, 2006
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Importante documentário que, embora burocrático em sua estrutura, traz depoimentos fortes e comoventes, revelando aspectos pouco divulgados sobre os horrores da Segunda Guerra.
May 5, 2004
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Illuminating, eloquent, harrowing and, at times, surprisingly humorous account of the untold story of the Nazi persecution of homosexuals of the Third Reich. Full Review
June 5, 2002
Shlomo Schwartzberg, Boxoffice Magazine
It's a provocative subject, but one that is undermined by directors Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein's overly narrow focus. Full Review
June 11, 2001
Stephen Tropiano, PopMatters
An extraordinary film that serves as important reminder. Full Review
January 1, 2000
David Fear, culturevulture.net
Rarely have simple scenes of people reminiscing been so heartbreaking. Full Review
January 1, 2000
David Noh, Film Journal International
Epstein and Friedman have clearly stumbled on priceless footage with these reminiscences. Full Review
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