Against the Tide (II) (2009)

'Against The Tide' examines the conflict that erupted in the American Jewish community over the best means to rescue the European Jews trying to escape the Holocaust. It tells the little ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Trank

Writers:

Marvin Hier, Richard Trank (original screenplay),

Stars:

Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Asner, Robert Cait

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Dustin Hoffman	...	Narrator (voice)
Matthew Asner	...	(voice)
Robert Cait	...	(voice)
Alex Demir	...	(voice)
Candice Carr	...	(voice)
Brian McArdle	...	(voice)

Storyline

'Against The Tide' examines the conflict that erupted in the American Jewish community over the best means to rescue the European Jews trying to escape the Holocaust. It tells the little known story of Peter Bergson, who tirelessly stood up against American Jewish leaders in the late 30's and early 40's in an effort to save the Jews of Europe.

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Plot Keywords:

holocaust | roosevelt | nazi | refugee | 1930s | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$950,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Moriah Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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