American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally

A somber, talky historical drama that weighs guilt and coercion in a morally grey courtroom, rewarding patient viewers with a quietly unsettling aftertaste.

Directed by

Michael Polish

Genres

History, Drama

Starring

Meadow Williams, Al Pacino, Thomas Kretschmann

Tagline

In the darkest war her voice was the most powerful weapon.

Overview

The life of American woman Mildred Gillars and her lawyer, who struggles to redeem her reputation. Dubbed “Axis Sally” for broadcasting Nazi propaganda to American troops during World War II, Mildred’s story exposes the dark underbelly of the Third Reich's hate-filled propaganda machine, her eventual capture in Berlin, and subsequent trial for treason against the United States after the war.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, justice, betrayal, war

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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