Hitler's Children

Hitler's Children (2012) Documentary. Descendants of Himmler, Hans Frank (governor general of occupied Poland), Hermann Goering (founder of the Gestapo), Amon Goeth (commandant of Plaszow concentration camp), and Rudolf Hoess (of Auschwitz) come forward and are interviewed about what it is like to carry such a heavy heritage. It turns out that it is not an easy thing, in fact can be very painful. The descendants of these Nazi monsters feel, largely, a profound sense of guilt, even though it was not they who carried out the evil acts of their fathers or grandfathers. This is an effective, though brief, documentary which has the power to make you cry. (Subtitles in English, as well as closed captions, are available.) Grade: A-