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- 2019
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 23 m
- 2019
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 23 m
Summary A portrait of Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg Trial prosecutor, who continues to wage his lifelong crusade in the fight for law and peace.
Directed By: Barry Avrich
Written By: Barry Avrich
- 2019
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 23 m
- 2019
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 23 m
Prosecuting Evil
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Summary A portrait of Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg Trial prosecutor, who continues to wage his lifelong crusade in the fight for law and peace.
Directed By: Barry Avrich
Written By: Barry Avrich
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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100% Positive
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0% Mixed
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What we have with Barry Avrich’s inspiring and eloquent documentary Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz is the American Dream meeting humankind’s nightmare.
A hero from an era when we still had heroes, the diminutive Romanian-born, activist and lawyer fairly burns through the screen with passion born of witnessing the worst that humanity can do. And he still tours the world with the impossible dream of ending inhumanity.
Self-aware, funny and articulate, blessed with a first-class temperament, Ferencz is front and center telling his own tale, which includes being the key player in what’s been called the biggest murder trial in history.
So while the subject of “Prosecuting Evil” is a 4-star one that should be taught in more schools, the sometimes-dry and often-repetitive film about it is a 3-star one.
The story gets engrossing enough that we don't much miss what Avrich doesn't offer.
The main interest lies with Ferencz himself, who comes across as thoughtful, principled and engaging in a film that, in keeping with his demeanor, is a modest profile rather than a sprawling portrait.
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Production Company
Melbar Entertainment Group
Release Date Feb 22, 2019
Duration 1 h 23 m
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Tagline It began with the biggest murder trial in history
Awards
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Toronto International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination