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Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz

Released Feb 22, 2019 1h 23m Documentary List
100% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 100% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg Trial prosecutor, continues his lifelong crusade for law and peace.

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Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times Self-aware, funny and articulate, blessed with a first-class temperament, Ferencz is front and center telling his own tale, which includes being the key player in what's been called the biggest murder trial in history. Feb 28, 2019 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com The film ... places Ferencz on a high pedestal, complete with rapturous commentary on his influence and impact from colleagues and family, but the man has undeniably earned it. Rated: 3/4 Feb 22, 2019 Full Review Katie Walsh Tribune News Service Ferencz's deeply hopeful message of peace shines through as brightly as his spirit. Rated: 3/4 Feb 22, 2019 Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site Ferencz speaks powerfully and sincerely about war and war crimes... Aug 7, 2020 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film [Barry] Avrich has managed to find an impressive number of contemporaries to talk about a man of this age, and he also does a good job of contextualising his story with archive footage, photographs and contemporary accounts. Rated: 4/5 Sep 30, 2019 Full Review Lorry Kikta Film Threat One of the best things about this film is that it shows there are people out there who have hope and the determination to turn that hope into action towards an achievable goal. Rated: 8/10 Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Such an amazing and heartwarming story. Ben Ferencz is an inspiration as a human. There are terrifying aspects to this documentary also - definitely not for children. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review georgan g What a remarkable man! This is about changing history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Sean W Loved this! A film that I'm going to look back to as a reference. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/21 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely fascinating!! What an incredible role model for all of us. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Best documentary i have ever seen. I hope everyone in the world watches it. Amazing and very moving. I love Ben Ferencz! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Go see this clip about a little known hero, Ben Ferencz. It’s inspiring, horrifying, morbidly funny at times, honest. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/19 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg Trial prosecutor, continues his lifelong crusade for law and peace.
Director
Barry Avrich
Producer
Barry Avrich
Screenwriter
Barry Avrich
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Melbar Entertainment Group
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 22, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2019
Runtime
1h 23m