Paragraph 175

2000, Documentary, 1h 16m

18 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Rupert Everett narrates this harrowing documentary about the persecution of homosexuals in the Third Reich, which adds a deeper dimension to Holocaust history. Using an obscure paragraph in Germany's penal code dating back to 1871, the Nazi government arrested gay men, sending them to jail or concentration camps, where they were tortured and murdered. Interviews with aging survivors detail the shift from the social freedoms of the Weimar Republic to the repressive terror imposed by the Nazis.

Cast & Crew

Rupert Everett
Narrator
Rob Epstein
Director
Jeffrey Friedman
Director
Sharon Wood
Writer
Janet Cole
Producer
Michael Ehrenzweig
Producer
Rob Epstein
Producer
Jeffrey Friedman
Producer
Klaus Müller
Associate Producer
Howard Rosenman
Co-Producer
Tibor Szemzö
Original Music
Bernd Meiners
Cinematographer
Dawn Logsdon
Film Editing
Al Nelson
Sound Designer
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Critic Reviews for Paragraph 175

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Audience Reviews for Paragraph 175

  • Jun 07, 2008
    Pretty rough but worth the watch.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
  • Nov 29, 2007
    Documentary about the Nazi persecution of homosexuals during WWII
    Ida K Super Reviewer
  • Jun 12, 2007
    Absolutely heartbreaking documentary that chronicles the rarely told story of Hitler's crusade against homosexuality during the Holocaust. Using inverviews with survivors, "Paragraph 175" is a powerful reminder of the devastating effects of prejudice and hatred, and a poignant tribute to a lost Berlin once known as the "homosexual Eden."
    Matthew L Super Reviewer
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