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The Optimists
This documentary recounts the little-known story of how ordinary Bulgarians — neighbors, clergy, and officials — defied deportation orders and saved the country's entire Jewish population from the Holocaust.
Why it’s here
An American documentary about Bulgarian citizens who protected Jews during World War II.
- Genre
- Documentary · History
- Mood
- thoughtful · dark
- Entry
- some context
- Best for
- documentary viewers
Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive