Toman - The Man Who Saved 300,000 Jews
Historical Documentaries
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Zoltan Toman was the Czech Deputy Minister of the Interior from 1945 to 1948. He is credited with saving more than 200,000 Jewish refugees, most survivors of the Holocaust from the treacherous environment in post-war Poland, as well as with helping Israel secure Czech weapons used to fight the 1948 War of Independence.
This program may contain strong language, nudity, and/or violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Languages: English, Czech & Hebrew, English subtitles
Director: Larry Price
Producer: Larry Price
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