In Laemmle’s List, filmmakers Deborah F Blum and Warren I Blum tell the amazing story of Deborah’s ancestor Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Studios, who spent the final years of his life rescuing Jews from the grips of Nazi Germany – often secretly.

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What begins as a heartfelt mission to learn about “Uncle Carl,” transforms into a quest for lost history and family truth.  Deborah, Warren and Esther, their 11-year-old, travel from California to Germany as they trace the emigration stories of three families Carl sponsored, and uncover what became of Deborah's great-grandparents under the Nazis. Along the way, they encounter modern-day Germans dedicated to preservation, memory and reconciliation — revealing a moving journey of courage, hope and redemption.

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