Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Behind the Scenes with Ken Burns

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Hear the incredible story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp from co-director Ken Burns.

Aired: 09/20/16

Rating: NR

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Funding is provided by members of the Better Angels Society including Jan and Rick Cohen and Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine; The Starr Foundation; The Threshold Foundation; The SeaStone Foundation; and donations from individuals.

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