Meet the Hitlers

Oct 17 2014 Not Rated 1h 23m
Comedy, Documentary, Drama

What would it be like if your last name was Hitler? Director Matt Ogens seeks that answer by intimately portraying a diverse group of individuals with that same unfortunate name.

Plot

Meet the Hitlers is a feature documentary that examines the relationship between names and identity, by exploring the lives of people who are linked by the name 'Hitler.' The film raises important questions about the meaning of names, and explores complex issues like immigration, racism, and tolerance. Yet it's ultimately a character-driven story, offering an intimate portrait of its subjects, whose reactions to their name span the spectrum of human experience, from tragedy to comedy, and heartbreak to hope.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Matthew Ogens

Production Countries

United States of America, Germany

Production Companies

Mother + Father, RYOT Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
442
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA