Timewatch - S06E09: Judgment in Jerusalem
Explores the trial of Nazi officer Adolph Eichmann through a controversial book, 'Eichmann in Jerusalem' by Hannah Arendt. Many Jews read her reports from Jerusalem with a sense of deep hurt and outrage as she questioned the legality and political purpose of the trial, portraying Eichmann as 'banal rather than evil', and making sweeping comments on Jewish resistance and cooperation. Using archive film of the trial and interviews with friends, historians, and survivors of the camps in New York and Jerusalem, this documentary pieces together the different reactions to Arendt's arguments, and to the painful process of turning the Holocaust into history.
Director: Tristram Powell, Tristram Powell
Cast: Peter France
All Episodes - Season 6
Timewatch S06E09 Synopsis
Timewatch "Judgment in Jerusalem" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-12-09, this episode is part of Season 6 of Timewatch. Directed by Tristram Powell, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Peter France among the cast. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Explores the trial of Nazi officer Adolph Eichmann through a controversial book, 'Eichmann in Jerusalem' by Hannah Arendt. Many Jews read her reports from Jerusalem with a sense of deep hurt and outrage as she questioned the legality and political pu...
