Elusive Justice (2011)

In the aftermath of WWII, the Allies declared an unyielding war on the Nazi party, branding it a criminal organization and vowing to bring its architects of genocide to justice. This was a monumental task, considering the hundreds of thousands of Gestapo, SS, and Wehrmacht forces involved in war crimes and civilian atrocities. The Nuremberg trials saw only a fraction of these malefactors convicted, with countless others slipping through the cracks by concealing their war records, adopting new identities, fleeing Europe, or curiously serving Allied governments as spies or scientists. In the void left by a lack of an international manhunt and centralized justice system emerged a determined group of individuals. Operating without official endorsement or government backing, these unsung heroes, known as Nazi hunters, took up the mantle of justice. Their relentless pursuit led to the identification and conviction of thousands of Nazi criminals, offering a semblance of dignity to the fallen and serving as a stark reminder that humanity's enemies must face retribution if we are to endure. Narrated by Candice Bergen, "Elusive Justice" (2011) offers a comprehensive exploration of this six-decade global quest to apprehend the 20th century's most notorious criminals. The film paints intimate portraits of these Nazi hunters, while also scrutinizing the nations and institutions that either facilitated the pursuit of justice or enabled the escape of war criminals. This program contains material that may be intense for some viewers, and viewer discretion is advised. A gripping examination of the relentless pursuit of justice, "Elusive Justice" reminds us of the enduring resilience of humanity even in the face of unimaginable atrocities.

Elusive Justice is a documentary movie featuring Candice Bergen.

Elusive Justice is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.

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