Research Symposium

BIO

My name is Jaycee Howard, and I'm from Tampa, Florida. I’m a freshman at Florida State University, majoring in English: Editing, Writing, and Media with a minor in Political Science. Writing has always been my passion, and I hope to pursue a career in journalism in the future. This project has allowed me to explore my interests in history and digital media, creating an engaging and educational narrative that deepens research on the Holocaust and intermarriage between Jews and Germans in Nazi Germany.

Documentary Filmmaking: Intermarried Families In Nazi Germany

Abstract

This research project aims to produce a documentary exploring the experiences of intermarried families in Nazi Germany, focusing on the hardships that these civilians had to overcome in order to survive. The documentary is conducted by a series of oral interviews with historians and scholars, including Julia Torrie and Mark Rosen, who break down the social and political dynamics of intermarriage under the Third Reich. It also shares the powerful story of survivor Margaret Graebert, who reflects on her experiences with intermarriage and the Holocaust. By combining personal narratives with historical analysis, the documentary will provide an in-depth exploration of the struggles faced by intermarried families, the policies enacted against them, and how civilians fought against the Nazi regime. This project seeks to contribute to Holocaust studies by highlighting resistance and survival, emphasizing the role of love and activism during a time of tragedy and loss.

Keywords: Intermarriage, Holocaust, Documentary