S11·E20 Blessed Is the Match
Synopsis
Joan Allen narrates this film about Hannah Senesh, the World War II-era poet and diarist who became a paratrooper, resistance fighter and modern-day Joan of Arc. Safe in Palestine in 1944, Hannah joined a mission to rescue Jews in her native Hungary. Hannah parachuted behind enemy lines, was captured, tortured and ultimately executed by the Nazis.
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When did Season 11 Episode 20 of Independent Lens air?
Season 11, Episode 20 ('Blessed Is the Match') originally aired on April 13, 2010.
How long is Season 11 Episode 20 ('Blessed Is the Match')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 11 Episode 20?
Joan Allen narrates this film about Hannah Senesh, the World War II-era poet and diarist who became a paratrooper, resistance fighter and modern-day Joan of Arc. Safe in Palestine in 1944, Hannah joined a mission to rescue Jews in her native Hungary. Hannah parachuted behind enemy lines, was capture...
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