37 min

Episode 1: Jojo Rabbit Lens on History

    • Film History

Jojo Rabbit is certainly one of, if not the most controversial film of the past year. Some people think it’s an absolutely brilliant depiction of the risks of fanaticism and the power of love. Others think it dangerously makes light of Hitler and fascism by cracking insensitive jokes and suggesting that Nazis are just misunderstood. Is Jojo Rabbit genius or is it morally and historically irresponsible? Let’s take a look.

For more information and sources consulted, please go to lensonhistory.wordpress.com.

Jojo Rabbit is certainly one of, if not the most controversial film of the past year. Some people think it’s an absolutely brilliant depiction of the risks of fanaticism and the power of love. Others think it dangerously makes light of Hitler and fascism by cracking insensitive jokes and suggesting that Nazis are just misunderstood. Is Jojo Rabbit genius or is it morally and historically irresponsible? Let’s take a look.

For more information and sources consulted, please go to lensonhistory.wordpress.com.

37 min