Holocaust Photography

Dr. Daniel Magilow, Professor of German at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, addresses some of the challenges that seemingly straightforward Holocaust photographs present. He discusses what constitutes Holocaust photography; how Holocaust photographs were and are still used; and the ethical considerations surrounding whether “to show” or “not to show” Holocaust photographs.

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[UrsulaPainter]

Thank you for bringing these photographs to our attention. If we desire with real good will to make life better for all, we need to see how far the human race is from our goal.

[Catmomma]

I was watching another video of this teacher at the US national Holocaust Museum, and he said that the Holocaust was not just a single event but it was multiple Holocausts because each and every one was an individual who had a life, a family, a Career, hopes, dreams so yea i agree its multiple Holocausts. Hope that makes sense! Have a good rest of your Monday night.

[InfinitiGXS]

I personally think these photos have the right to and should be shown. While I do see the arguments of causing traumatic feelings and privacy issues, the proof that this happened, displaying the pure evil humanity is capable of, outweighs those issues. We have enough people denying this even happened. It is important to not forget atrocities committed in the past, and in my opinion, preserving and displaying these photos are a part of that. Thank you for posting this video.

[yosemiteecosystem]

I am a torture vitim and so is my friend who is Jewish we live in Kettering, Ohio we both have the Havana Syndrome

[suzyq]

I would have liked to have seen the photos with writing associated with important facts.
Narration ruined it.