Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy List

• The Act of Killing - Explores the complex legacy of genocide and the psychology of perpetrators.
• The Look of Silence - A companion piece to The Act of Killing, focusing on the victims' perspective.
• Nazi Medicine - Examines the medical ethics and crimes during the Nazi regime.
• My Father’s Last Letter - A documentary exploring family legacies tied to historical trauma.
• The Holocaust - A comprehensive documentary series chronicling the Holocaust and its legacy.
• Hotel Rwanda - Addresses the implications of war crimes and the legacy of genocide.
• Shoah - A landmark documentary on the Holocaust detailing survivors' and perpetrators' experiences.
• Genocide - Documents various instances of genocide and the human impact of historical atrocities.
• The Pianist - A dramatization of survival and the impacts of the Holocaust.
• Redemption - Explores themes of guilt and legacy across generations.
• The Forgotten Holocaust - Focuses on the lesser-known aspects of the Holocaust and its ramifications.
• Denial - A courtroom drama about confronting historical denial and legacy.
• The German Doctor - Fictionalized account involving real historical figures and the moral complexities of the era.
• Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State - An insightful documentary that delves into the history of Auschwitz and its legacy.
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - A poignant exploration of innocence amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust.
• The Counterfeiters - A film about moral dilemmas faced by Jews during the Holocaust.
• Life is Beautiful - A film that portrays the impact of the Holocaust on familial bonds and love.
• The Reader - Explores moral ambiguity and past atrocities through the lens of a love story.
• The Silence of Others - A documentary addressing the legacy of Franco dictatorship's victims in Spain.
• The Wind That Shakes the Barley - Explores the legacies of conflict and personal choices during wartime.
• Schindler's List - Depicts the impact of the Holocaust and the complexities of moral choices.
• Come and See - A harrowing depiction of the impact of war on innocence and humanity.
• Judgment at Nuremberg - A classic portrayal of justice and accountability post-World War II.
• The Constant Gardener - Examines ethics and legacy in the context of global exploitation and accountability.
• The Killing Fields - A story centered around the Khmer Rouge and the impact of political atrocities.
• The Sorrow and the Pity - A documentary that investigates the collaboration and complicity during the Nazi occupation of France.
• Prisoners of War - A series that explores the moral and psychological effects of war.
• The Bridge on the River Kwai - Focuses on the moral conflicts encountered during wartime.
• The Killing of America - A documentary on violence and its implications throughout American history.
• Our Fathers - A drama exploring familial legacies and the complexities of inheritance.
• The Boy who Challenged Hitler - Explores resistance against oppressive regimes through a personal narrative.
• Under the Wire - A documentary about reporting on war, reflecting on risks and responsibilities.
• Saviors in the Night - A story of resistance and the impact of Nazi oppression.
• The Last Days - Follows the stories of Holocaust survivors and the aftermath of their experiences.
• Defiance - Based on true events, focusing on resistance during World War II.
• Fateless - Fictional narrative addressing the impact of Holocaust experiences on identity.
• Hannah Arendt - Focuses on the trial of Adolf Eichmann and the philosophical implications of evil.
• The Namesake - Explores themes of identity and legacy across generations.
• The Unforgiven - Explores themes of past sins and moral reckoning within a family.
• The Great Escape - Focuses on the consequences of war and the struggle for freedom.