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A Short History of the Holocaust Film

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The Oscars love the Holocaust. Jessa and Nico look back at the short history of the Oscar bait Holocaust film, from Sophie's Choice to Schindler's List to Zone of Interest, and why we set so many films in this apocalyptic moment. And what is the lasting effect of a culture overstuffed with these good vs evil tales and allows our historical education to be done by entertainment properties? http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com Episode is sponsored by Better Help. For more information go to: http://betterhelp.com/culturewedeserve

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