Name: The Double-Headed Eagle: Hitler's Rise to Power 1918-1933
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1973-11-21
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler, Buster Keaton

Excellent Visual Response to the Question 'Why did they Vote for Him?'

Have you ever had the conversation which goes like this: How could Hitler have Happened? Well, watching this movie you will see why he became so powerful. The fear of the communists, the failing of the economy, the appeal of strength, they are all shown with emotional appeal here. We can't blame the Germans quite as much as we did before we watched this. Was the election of Hitler foolish? Of Course. Was it understandable? More so once this film is watched.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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Lutz Becker lets newsreels, home movies and other archive footage tell the tale of Hitler's rise to power after WWI.

The Double-Headed Eagle: Hitler's Rise to Power 1918-1933 (1973)

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