America and the Holocaust by Ken Burns is essential viewing. The horrific detailed images of the decimation of 6 million Jews has never been as harrowing as depicted in this film. But what makes the three-part documentary especially frightening is the antisemitism during WW2 and beyond. I was shocked by the anti-Jewish sentiment by the general public along with the disbelief that genocide was taking place. It will take me awhile to stop having nightmares after watching the film.

The U.S. and the Holocaust | “The Golden Door” (Beginnings-1938) | Episode 1 | PBS

The U.S. and the Holocaust | “Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942) | Episode 2 | PBS

The U.S. and the Holocaust | “The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942 – ) | Episode 3 | PBS