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The Hidden Führer: Debating the Enigma of Hitler's Sexuality

In September 2001, respected German historian Lothar Machtan dropped a bombshell on the world of Hitler studies: Hitler was secretly homosexual. His highly acclaimed and explosive book "The Hidden Hitler" ignited a storm of controversy. With information from the bestselling book, award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Gabriel Rotello explore areas of the Führer's private life.

Top Cast

  • Adolf Hitler

    Adolf Hitler

    Self (archive footage)

  • Eva Braun

    Eva Braun

    Self (archive footage)

  • Rochus Misch

    Rochus Misch

    Self - Adolf Hitler's telephone operator

  • Magnus Hirschfeld

    Magnus Hirschfeld

    Self (archive footage)

  • Rudolf Hess

    Rudolf Hess

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jonathan Petropoulos

    Jonathan Petropoulos

    Self

  • Albert Speer

    Albert Speer

    Self (archive footage)

  • Arno Breker

    Arno Breker

    Self (archive footage)

  • Ernst Röhm

    Ernst Röhm

    Self (archive footage)

Overview

In September 2001, respected German historian Lothar Machtan dropped a bombshell on the world of Hitler studies: Hitler was secretly homosexual. His highly acclaimed and explosive book "The Hidden Hitler" ignited a storm of controversy. With information from the bestselling book, award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Gabriel Rotello explore areas of the Führer's private life.

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