- 2019
- Vertical Entertainment
- 1 h 23 m

SummaryA portrait of Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg Trial prosecutor, who continues to wage his lifelong crusade in the fight for law and peace.
Directed By:Barry Avrich
Written By:Barry Avrich
Prosecuting Evil
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Feb 21, 2019
88
What we have with Barry Avrich’s inspiring and eloquent documentary Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz is the American Dream meeting humankind’s nightmare.
Feb 21, 2019
83
A hero from an era when we still had heroes, the diminutive Romanian-born, activist and lawyer fairly burns through the screen with passion born of witnessing the worst that humanity can do. And he still tours the world with the impossible dream of ending inhumanity.
Feb 28, 2019
80
Self-aware, funny and articulate, blessed with a first-class temperament, Ferencz is front and center telling his own tale, which includes being the key player in what’s been called the biggest murder trial in history.
Feb 22, 2019
75
So while the subject of “Prosecuting Evil” is a 4-star one that should be taught in more schools, the sometimes-dry and often-repetitive film about it is a 3-star one.
Feb 21, 2019
70
The story gets engrossing enough that we don't much miss what Avrich doesn't offer.
Feb 21, 2019
70
The main interest lies with Ferencz himself, who comes across as thoughtful, principled and engaging in a film that, in keeping with his demeanor, is a modest profile rather than a sprawling portrait.
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Dec 12, 2020
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Amazing movie, highly recommend. Was my mum's choice and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this film
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Nov 14, 2019
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Complete garbage. In a normal court of law, supposed confessions gained through torture and threats are not taken seriously, but instead thrown out. There is evidence showing that the National Socialist men who were put on trial were forced to confess to made up crimes, by torture and threats that their families would be sent to the Soviet Union (they would face certain death in gulags). Are torture to defendants and threats against their families even allowed in international law? Who could possibly avoid confessing to any crimes in those circumstances? Why weren't the Soviets prosecuted by Ferencz or others? The Soviets had gulags, committed the Holodomor and Red Terror, but I guess that didn't matter for some reason. Since 85% of the USSR government were jews who genocided more than 60 million Christian Europeans, and they got away with it, it's almost like some lives are valued more than others by the establishment. Another thing is that if I remember correctly, in a Fox interview, Ferencz said he didn't have any court experience prior to the Nuremberg trials, and decided that the case was closed in only 2 days. So if that's correct, then the Nuremberg trials were rushed by someone inexperienced in court proceedings. Interestingly, Ferencz was in the 3rd Army under General Patton, who didn't approve of the Nuremberg proceedings. Therefore, I don't think we should be basing our world view or view of history on the Nuremberg trials due to these weaknesses. The truth is coming out more and more, and clearly this piece of propaganda won't stand the test of time.
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Production Company:
- Melbar Entertainment Group
Release Date:Feb 22, 2019
Duration:1 h 23 m
Tagline:It began with the biggest murder trial in history
Awards
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Toronto International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination





























