The movement that inspired the Holocaust - Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira
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Since ancient Greece, humans have controlled populations via reproduction, retaining some traits and removing others. But in the 19th century, a new scientific movement dedicated to this endeavor emerged: eugenics. Scientists believed they could improve society by ensuring that only desirable traits were passed down. Alexandra Minna Stern and Natalie Lira detail the history of eugenics in the US.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Alexandra Minna Stern, Natalie Lira
- Director
- Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Narrator
- Christina Greer
- Music
- Stephen LaRosa
- Sound Designer
- Stephen LaRosa
