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Weimar Germany was a homosexual Eden in the 1920s: gay and lesbian nightclubs and magazines flourished, the first gay-rights movement was born… and then the Nazis came to power. The persecution of homosexuals at the hands of the Nazis is relatively undiscussed. Homosexual victims of the Holocaust were one of the last groups to come forward with their stories.
Using both intimate personal portrayals and a sweeping narrative, PARAGRAPH 175 features elderly homosexual men who vividly describe their experiences during the Nazi era and reveal the long-term consequences of this hidden chapter of history.


Press

  • The filmmakers have again brought their sound judgment, well-balanced intelligence and smooth professional skills to a historic subject of continuing importance.... A devastating, deeply felt film that never once yields to sensationalism.
    Stuart Klawans, The Nation
  • Heart-stopping ... stirring ... imbued with humanity and unexpected humor.
    Jan Stuart, New York Newsday
  • Exquisitely lyrical.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety

Festival Participation

  • Banff Television Festival - 2000
    Special Jury Prize
  • Berlin International Film Festival - 2000
    Teddy (Best Documentary)
  • Berlin International Film Festival - 2000
    Fipresci Prize
  • Film Independent Spirit Awards - 2001
    Best Documentary
  • GLAAD Media Awards - 2002
    Outstanding Documentary
  • Glitter Awards - 2002
    Best Documentary voted by U.S./International Gay Film Festivals
  • International Documentary Association - 2000
    IDA Award - Feature Documentaries
  • Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival - 2000
    Best Documentary
  • News & Documentary Emmy Awards - 2002
    Emmy Nominee (Outstanding Historical Documentary)
  • Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - 2000
    Jury Prize - Best Documentary
  • San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - 2000
    Audience Award - Best Documentary
  • Sundance Film Festival - 2000
    Directing Award
  • TWIST Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - 2000
    Award for Excellence
  • Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival - 2001
    Nominated - Robert and Frances Flaherty Prize

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