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This documentary explores a lesser-known aspect of the Holocaust: the systematic persecution of gay men in Nazi Germany. Through Rupert Everett's narration, the film reveals how Paragraph 175, a section of Germany's penal code, was used to imprison and ultimately exterminate thousands. Survivors recount their experiences, offering a harrowing look at the loss of freedom and the devastating impact of Nazi terror during that period.

This documentary explores a lesser-known aspect of the Holocaust: the systematic persecution of gay men in Nazi Germany. Through Rupert Everett's narration, the film reveals how Paragraph 175, a section of Germany's penal code, was used to imprison and ultimately exterminate thousands. Survivors recount their experiences, offering a harrowing look at the loss of freedom and the devastating impact of Nazi terror during that period.

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85

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7.8

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95%

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83%

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IMDb

7.7 /10

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TMDB

65

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Awards & Nominations for Paragraph 175

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16th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2001

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Best Documentary

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Paragraph 175 (2000) Trailer | Jeffrey Friedman

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