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Oct 2021
29m 24s

My father the Nazi

IMMEDIATE MEDIA
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As governor-general of Nazi-occupied Poland, Hans Frank bore heavy responsibility for the abuse and murder of hundreds of thousands of Poles and millions of Polish Jews. His son, Niklas Frank, recounts his father’s role in the Nazi regime and explains why he’s made it his mission to ensure that his father’s murderous legacy is never forgotten.   (Ad) Niklas ... Show More
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