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Paragraph 175

PG-1320001h 14mRob Epstein,Jeffrey Friedman
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 85

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During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.

HistoryDocumentary
NaziGermanyWar CrimesHolocaust (shoah)PrejudiceMale HomosexualityHuman RightsLgbtHate CrimeThird Reich (iii Reich 1933-45)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Paragraph 175 (2000) about?

During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.

Who stars in Paragraph 175?

Paragraph 175 stars Rupert Everett (Narrator (voice)), Heinz Dörmer (Self), Annette Eick (Self), Albrecht Becker (Self), Gad Beck (Self). The film was directed by Rob Epstein.

How long is Paragraph 175?

Paragraph 175 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated PG-13.

Is Paragraph 175 worth watching?

Paragraph 175 holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 95. Fans of History, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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