Aired Sunday 11 May, 3:20pm - 5:25pmon PBS America (Freeview)

Playing to Survive: Von Cramm vs Hitler

Gottfried von Cramm, a tennis champion, defied the Nazi regime and faced immense pressure, including threats from Hitler himself. Despite his athletic achievements, he was persecuted for being gay, imprisoned, and sent to fight on the Eastern Front.

Category
Biography / Documentary / History / Special
Original air date
09/05/2025