Propaganda Swing: Dr. Goebbels' Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Florian Steinbiss and David EisermannIn the twisted annals of the Third Reich, few stories are so improbable as that of "Charlie and his Orchestra." Even as Nazis campaigned against "degenerate" jazz music, persecuting musicians and throwing "swing kids" into concentration camps, behind the scenes Joseph Goebbels and his Propaganda Ministry were creating a jazz orchestra that would serve up Nazi propaganda backed by the latest music.
Where to Watch Propaganda Swing: Dr. Goebbels' Jazz Orchestra
