In the Shadow of the Reich: Nazi Medicine

NR
0h 54m
1997
6.5 /10 (4)

Overview

Examines the step-by-step process that led German medical professionals down an unethical road to genocide.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1997-12-09

Top Billed Cast

Donald Winning

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Arthur Caplan

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Donald Dietrich

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Michael Grodin

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Michael Kater

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Jay Katz

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Eva Mozes Kor

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Hans Münch

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Charles Roland

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Paul Vinger

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