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Hitler, who believed in the constant
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Hitler achieved the exact opposite of his stated goals, according to
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blind spots that have led us to the present moment, and the need to understand the dynamic at work in Hitler's ascent." The 92 minute film had its world premiere with an online screening at the DOC NYC festival on 11 November 2020.
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