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50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus

"Two Ordinary Americans. Fifty Innocent Lives. One Unforgettable Journey."

2013-08-04
6
en 62m
DocumentaryWar
In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus embarked on a risky and unlikely mission. Traveling into the heart of Nazi Germany, they rescued 50 Jewish children from Vienna and brought them to the United States.

Director

Steven Pressman

Director of Photography

David Sperling

Director of Photography

Andrew Black

Original Music Composer

Marco D'Ambrosio

Writer

Steven Pressman

Producer

Steven Pressman

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • HBO Documentary Films
  • PerlePress Productions

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