Victims of WWII: Lost but Not Forgotten
The Roma Champion Boxer the Nazis Tried to Erase: Johann Trollmann
13m
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 defiance, and his fate, while honoring his enduring legacy as a symbol of courage against racism and oppression.
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