History

Stories of Survival

In the summer of 1944, at the height of the deportation of Hungarian Jewry, Magda Brown and George Brent arrived as teenagers to the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau killing center. Through their eyes, Final Transports, brings viewers on a compelling journey across multiple countries and camps, revealing the intensely human aspects of survival, resistance, chance, and luck in the face of Nazi tyranny.

Childhood Lost

26m 46s

The episode "Childhood Lost" details how George Mueller and Steen Metz had their lives engulfed by war within hours of the Nazi invasion and occupation of Western Europe. The episode chronicles George and Steen's gripping fight for survival inside the Nazi concentration camp system, and the enduring power of family, courage and hope.

Episodes

  • Childhood Lost: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Childhood Lost

    S2022 E102 - 26m 46s

    The episode "Childhood Lost" details how George Mueller and Steen Metz had their lives engulfed by war within hours of the Nazi invasion and occupation of Western Europe. The episode chronicles George and Steen's gripping fight for survival inside the Nazi concentration camp system, and the enduring power of family, courage and hope.

  • Final Transports: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Final Transports

    S2022 E101 - 26m 46s

    In the summer of 1944, at the height of the deportation of Hungarian Jews, Magda Brown and George Brent arrived as teenagers to the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Through Magda and George's eyes, the episode "Final Transports" portrays the human aspects of survival, resistance, chance and luck in the face of Nazi tyranny.

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