16 Photographs at Ohrdruf (2013)

Plot

Filmmaker Matthew Nash embarks on a poignant journey to unravel a family mystery rooted in a stack of his grandfather's photographs, all dating back to April 4, 1945. As he delves deeper, Nash uncovers the harrowing legacy of Ohrdruf, the first concentration camp liberated by Allied forces. His exploration not only illuminates the atrocities of the Holocaust but also highlights the remarkable experiences of the soldiers who confronted this dark chapter in history. Through personal reflection and historical investigation, Nash seeks to connect the past with his family's hidden truths.