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Director: Annette Baumeister
Cast: Gottfried von Cramm, Pierce Brosnan
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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Fans of thoughtful, historical documentaries will be captivated by director Annette Baumeister's 2024 film 'Playing to Survive: Von Cramm vs. Hitler', which shines a light on the forgotten tennis hero Gottfried von Cramm and his brave defiance against the rising Nazi regime, as powerfully portrayed by actor Pierce Brosnan.