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  • 2000
  • PG
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 2 m
  • 2000
  • PG
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 2 m

Summary In an effort to remove Jewish children from Nazi territory in pre-World War II Europe, the "Kindertransport" sent children far away from their families to live with stangers, often never to see their parents again. In this documentary, the aging survivors and their rescuers tell their moving stories.

Directed By: Mark Jonathan Harris

Written By: Mark Jonathan Harris

  • 2000
  • PG
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 2 m
  • 2000
  • PG
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 2 m

Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
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Summary In an effort to remove Jewish children from Nazi territory in pre-World War II Europe, the "Kindertransport" sent children far away from their families to live with stangers, often never to see their parents again. In this documentary, the aging survivors and their rescuers tell their moving stories.

Directed By: Mark Jonathan Harris

Written By: Mark Jonathan Harris

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Has moments of profound poignance, though it lacks the overall dramatic impact of "The Long Way Home."
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Harris brings into focus a nearly forgotten success story, filling in another blank in the ultimate mosaic of the 20th century's greatest tragedy.
By Jack Mathews FULL REVIEW
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The dramatic power, though, comes entirely from the eloquence of old people, shot in medium close-up, barely moving as they remember things.
By Lisa Schwarzbaum FULL REVIEW
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Heartbreaking yet truly inspirational.
By Emanuel Levy FULL REVIEW
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A heartfelt documentary.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW
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Misses some creative opportunities to really drive this story home, but it's a naturally haunting story nonetheless.
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Breaks no new ground.
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Production Company Sabine Films, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Release Date Sep 15, 2000
Duration 2 h 2 m
Rating PG
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Tagline In the nine months prior to World War II, 10,000 innocent children left behind their families, their homes, their childhood, and took the journey...
Website http://www.intothearmsofstrangers.com/
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Awards

Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
American Cinema Editors, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Terezín Fort Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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