The Rise of Germany’s New Right (2025)
An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Reporter Evan Williams examines the reasons behind the surge in support for their brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.
Director: Evan Williams
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/the-rise-of-germanys-new-right/
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Evan Williams as Self |
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Björn Höcke as Self |
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| Production | Hannah Congdon | Producer |
| Directing | Evan Williams | Director |
| Production | Evan Williams | Producer |
| Production | Dan Edge | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Bradley Manning | Editor |
| Editing | Chris O'Coin | Additional Editing |
| Camera | Vanessa Schlesier | Director of Photography |
| Camera | James Incledon | Director of Photography |
| Production | Kristina Abovyan | Associate Producer |
| Production | Carla Grande | Associate Producer |
| Production | Belinda Morrison | Head of Production |
| Editing | Rory Yeung | Assistant Editor |
| Sound | Louis Dodd | Music |
| Editing | Joey Mullin | Colorist |
| Sound | Jon Day | Sound Mixer |
| Production | Raney Aronson-Rath | Executive Producer |