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Teen's Anti-Nazi Postcard Campaign Inspires New Film

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Truth and Treason, directed by Matt Whitaker, recounts Helmuth Hübener, a teenager from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who starts an anonymous anti-Nazi postcard campaign after witnessing a Jewish friend's arrest.
The film features strong performances, with Rupert Evans as a conflicted Nazi officer, elevating the narrative despite flaws.
The film is rated PG-13 for its themes and some violence and is currently in theaters.

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Story summary

Truth and Treason, directed by Matt Whitaker, recounts Helmuth Hübener, a teenager from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who starts an anonymous anti-Nazi postcard campaign after witnessing a Jewish friend's arrest.
The film features strong performances, with Rupert Evans as a conflicted Nazi officer, elevating the narrative despite flaws.
The film is rated PG-13 for its themes and some violence and is currently in theaters.