Playing to Survive: Von Cramm vs. Hitler
An untold story of a unique demonstration of bravery. It’s a love letter to Gottfried von Cramm, one of the forgotten tennis heroes of the 20th century, whose career and fame was shunned early on due to the rising rampant homophobia that prevailed after the Roaring Twenties — along with Adolf Hitler’s hidden agenda for the sports star.
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Playing to Survive: Von Cramm vs. Hitler
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 25, 2024
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Playing to Survive: Von Cramm vs. Hitler
Director
Annette Baumeister
Description
An untold story of a unique demonstration of bravery. It’s a love letter to Gottfried von Cramm, one of the forgotten tennis heroes of the 20th century, whose career and fame was shunned early on due to the rising rampant homophobia that prevailed after the Roaring Twenties — along with Adolf Hitler’s hidden agenda for the sports star.
