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Synopsis

Barry Avrich's gripping new documentary tells the fascinating story of Ben Ferencz -- the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor and lifelong advocate of "law not war." After witnessing Nazi concentration camps shortly after liberation, Ferencz became lead prosecutor in the Einsatzgruppen case at Nuremberg, which has been called the biggest murder trial in history. He was27 years old and it was his first trial. All 22 Nazi officials tried for murdering over a million peoplewere convicted. Ferencz went on to advocate for restitution for Jewish victims of the Holocaust and later for the establishment of the International Criminal Court. His fight for justice for victims of atrocity crimes continues today.

Cast

  • Rosalie Abella
  • Fatou Bensouda
  • Wesley Clark
  • Alan M. Dershowitz
  • Benjamin Ferencz
  • Don Ferencz
  • David Scheffer

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Metacritic

80
Feb 28, 2019

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.

Metacritic review by Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
75
Feb 22, 2019

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.

Metacritic review by Brian Tallerico
Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com
70
Feb 21, 2019

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.

Metacritic review by Ben Kenigsberg
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times