Martha's Emigration Project
Children from Martha Sharp’s emigration project during WWII describe their experiences.
Children from Martha Sharp’s emigration project during WWII describe their experiences.
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
Martha Learns Clandestine Work
Martha Learns Clandestine Work
Martha Sharp learns clandestine methods to save refugees fleeing the Holocaust.
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A Willingness to Act
Waitstill and Martha Sharp describe their journey across Nazi-occupied territory.
Waitstill and Martha Sharp describe their journey across Nazi-occupied territory.
Waitstill Explains Money Laundering
Hear Waitstill Sharp's account, narrated by Tom Hanks, of legal versus moral ethics.
Hear Waitstill Sharp's account, narrated by Tom Hanks, of legal versus moral ethics.
Peter's Story
Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.
Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.
Martha Learns Clandestine Work
Martha Sharp learns clandestine methods to save refugees fleeing the Holocaust.
Martha Sharp learns clandestine methods to save refugees fleeing the Holocaust.
Gerda's Story
Gerda Mayer of Vienna recalls saying good bye in 1939 to her parents, killed in Auschwitz.
Gerda Mayer of Vienna recalls saying good bye in 1939 to her parents, killed in Auschwitz.
Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns
Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns.
Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns.
Ken Burns Discusses Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War
Ken Burns talks about Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War.
Ken Burns talks about Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War.