Truth & Conviction: The Helmuth Hübener story

The documentary tells the story of Helmuth Hübener, a sixteen-year-old who, along with two friends, formed a resistance group against the Nazi regime in 1941. They distributed flyers in Hamburg that criticized Hitler and his propaganda, risking their lives in the process. This film chronicles their dangerous actions and the consequences they faced for standing up for the truth.

The film examines the moral dilemmas faced by Hübener and his friends as they navigated a society under oppressive control. Their faith, rooted in their Mormon beliefs, played a significant role in their decision to resist the regime. This documentary provides insight into a lesser-known aspect of the resistance against Nazism, highlighting the bravery of youth in the face of tyranny. It serves as a stark reminder of the cost of standing up for one’s beliefs during a dark chapter in history.