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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War is a 2016 documentary directed by Artemis Joukowsky. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War About?

The premise of Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War without spoilers.

In the years leading up to World War II, Waitstill and Martha Sharp embarked on a series of perilous journeys across Europe. Leaving their children in the care of their community, the couple undertook dangerous missions to rescue hundreds of political dissidents and Jewish refugees facing persecution. Their courageous actions demonstrated extraordinary bravery and unwavering commitment to humanitarian aid in the face of growing threats.

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War Themes & Keywords

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  • persecution
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  • transportation
  • money laundering
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  • extraction
  • dictatorship
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  • national socialism
  • fascism
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  • narration
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  • year 1939
  • nazi germany
  • world war two
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The Director of Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War

Directed by Artemis Joukowsky.

Ratings

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War Trailers & Videos

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Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War released?

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War was released on September 9, 2016.

Who directed Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War was directed by Artemis Joukowsky.

How is Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War rated?

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68% on TMDB.

Does Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War have a post-credit scene?

No. Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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