Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz(2025)
In the most personal and unflinching film of his career, historian Simon Schama confronts the enormity of the Holocaust and the catastrophe experienced by its victims.
Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz Synopsis
In the most personal and unflinching film of his career, historian Simon Schama confronts the enormity of the Holocaust and the catastrophe experienced by its victims. In a journey that ends with his first visit to Auschwitz, Simon travels across the Continent to explore how the Holocaust was far more than a Nazi obsession that played out in gas chambers, but a European-wide crime of complicity. From bullets in the Lithuanian lands of his ancestors to bureaucracy in the Netherlands, he reveals how deep-rooted prejudice was weaponised to turn people against their Jewish neighbours. As a moving interview with a survivor reveals, the story of how ‘evil comes step by step’ remains powerfully relevant today.
Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz (2025) is a documentary film directed by Hugo Macgregor, released on April 7, 2025 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Simon Schama and Marian Turski. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugo Macgregor
- Writers:
- Simon Schama
- Producers:
- Jyoti Mehta, Simon Schama
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Hayward
- Production:
- Oxford Films
- Status:
- Released
Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Hugo Macgregor, written by Simon Schama, produced by Jyoti Mehta and Simon Schama.
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Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz Reviews & Ratings
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Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz online?
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Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz (2025) is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz?
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The main cast of Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz (2025) includes Simon Schama and Marian Turski. The film was directed by Hugo Macgregor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz released?
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Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz was released on April 7, 2025 and runs for 59m.
Is Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz worth watching?
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Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz (2025) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.