Roma, Sinti & Black Lives: The Untold Stories of WWII
During World War II, millions suffered under Nazi rule — yet some stories remain almost forgotten. This collection sheds light on the experiences of Roma and Sinti people and Black civilians and soldiers whose courage and suffering were long ignored in mainstream history.
From the persecution and genocide of Roma families in Auschwitz-Birkenau to the discrimination and heroism of Black troops who fought across Europe and Africa, these are the untold voices of resilience, humanity, and survival.
Through these powerful stories, we remember those who faced hatred and oppression, and we honor their struggle to be seen, heard, and remembered.
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Roma Resistance at Auschwitz: Defiance in the Face of Death
On 26 February 1943, the first transport of Roma prisoners arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau, marking the beginning of one of the most overlooked genocides of World War II. More than 23,000 Roma and Sinti men, women, and children were confined in the so-called “Gypsy Family Camp”, where they endured ...
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11 African American Soldiers Executed by SS: The Wereth Massacre
In December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, 11 African American soldiers from the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion sought refuge in the Belgian village of Wereth. Betrayed by a local collaborator, they surrendered to the SS—only to be brutally tortured and executed. Their mutilated bodies, d...
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Nazis Marked Him by Race: The Story of Gert Schramm
This is the forgotten chapter of the Holocaust. While Nazi ideology targeted Jews and other so-called “enemies of the state,” it also persecuted Black people in Germany and across Europe. Gert Schramm was one of them. Deported to Buchenwald at the age of 15, he survived unimaginable cruelty and l...
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The Roma Champion Boxer the Nazis Tried to Erase: Johann Trollmann
Once Germany’s boxing champion, Johann “Rukeli” Trollmann lost more than his title under Nazi persecution. Denied recognition, forced into humiliating fights, and ultimately killed in a concentration camp, his story is both heartbreaking and heroic. This documentary follows Trollmann’s rise, his ...
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The Untold Story of Black People in Nazi Germany
Though small in number, Black people in Nazi Germany and occupied Europe faced persecution, forced sterilization, and even murder. Afro-Germans, Black POWs, and expatriates endured harsh discrimination, while African American soldiers later witnessed Nazi atrocities firsthand. This documentary sh...
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The Romani Genocide: From Nazi Persecution to Extermination
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi regime targeted not only Jews and political opponents but also Roma and Sinti people, deemed “racially inferior” and “asocial.” Under the banner of racial hygiene, the Nazis imposed forced sterilization, internment, and slave labor — escalating to systematic deportation...
