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The U.S. and the Holocaust

8.420221 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

Americans consider themselves a 'nation of immigrants', but as the catastrophe of the Holocaust unfolds in Europe, the U.S. prove unwilling to open its doors to more than a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of desperate refuge seekers.…

ProducersLynn Novick·Mike Welt

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Golden Door (Beginnings — 1938)
Sep 18, 2022 8.0
E2
Yearning to Breathe Free (1938 — 1942)
Sep 20, 2022 8.0
E3
The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed (1942 — )
Sep 21, 2022 8.0

Cast

PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator (voice)
DM
Daniel Mendelsohn
Self
PH
Peter Hayes
Self
DL
Deborah Lipstadt
Self
GS
Guy Stern
Self
DG
Daniel Greene
Self
RE
Rebecca Erbelding
Self
EG
Eva Geiringer
Self
SM
Sol Messinger
Self
NP
Nell Irvin Painter
Self
TSTimothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder
Self
AAAdam Arkin
Adam Arkin
Self (voice)

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The U.S. and the Holocaust — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The U.S. and the Holocaust?

The U.S. and the Holocaust is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries and KQED in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The U.S. and the Holocaust on Netflix?

No, The U.S. and the Holocaust is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on PBS and PBS Documentaries.

Is The U.S. and the Holocaust on Amazon Prime Video?

The U.S. and the Holocaust isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The U.S. and the Holocaust for free?

The U.S. and the Holocaust is available to stream free (with ads) on KQED in United States.

How many seasons are in The U.S. and the Holocaust?

The U.S. and the Holocaust has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The U.S. and the Holocaust out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The U.S. and the Holocaust are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The U.S. and the Holocaust?

No — The U.S. and the Holocaust ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.