Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness

Aug 6 2000 N/A 1h 43m
Documentary

In the dark early days of World War II, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara used his power (defying Tokyo's express orders) to rescue Jewish refugees in Lithuania. More than 2,000 Sugihara-stamped passports allowed hundreds of families to flee to safe havens abroad. Through unprecedented access to Sugihara's family and their personal home movies, photos and papers, the heroism of this man is brought to light.

Plot

The story of Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara, consul to Lithuania during World War II, who defied Tokyo authorities and wrote transit visas allowing Jewish families to flee Europe to Japan and other countries.

Written by

Robert Kirk

Directed by

Robert Kirk

Cast

Susan Bluman, Benjamin Fishoff, Neil Ross

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