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1) White Rose
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Disillusioned by the propaganda of Nazi Germany, Sophie Scholl, her brother, and his fellow soldiers formed the White Rose. A non-violent resistance group, they write and distribute anonymous letters criticizing the Nazi regime and calling for action from their fellow German citizens. When Sophie and her brother are arrested for treason and interrogated for information about their collaborators, they know that speaking out against Hitler's regime...
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A graphic novel that follows the heroic actions of German college student Sophie Scholl during World War II. Describes how Scholl formed a student anti-Nazi group called the White Rose to distribute informational pamphlets exposing Nazi crimes to the public. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
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Deutsch
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"The film depicts the last six days (February 17-22, 1943) in the life of Sophie Scholl from her own perspective: that of a courageous and vibrant young woman who is willing to face death for her belief in her ideals and those of the White Rose, an underground resistance movement to which she belongs. Through their resistance and protest against the Nazi regime, Sophie and her fellow members of the White Rose become synonymous with civil courage and...
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From ancient heroes to modern-day rebels, Stand Up, Stand Out! is the ultimate guide to inspiring tales of human passion and courage. Meet 25 of the bravest humans of all time! These fascinating rebel heroes stood up for that they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame impossible obstacles. From world leaders such as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to unsung heroes like Irena Sandler (who smuggled 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto...