What to watch this week: Jon Hamm's new thriller, TV's latest Kristallnacht mystery
TV TIME: A forgotten Jewish refugee whose actions preceded Kristallnacht, Jon Hamm's gripping new hostage drama, and a Netflix thriller that struggles to match The White Lotus.
This week, two notable releases have caught the attention of viewers: Jon Hamm's new thriller "American Hostage" and the historical documentary "Proud Jewish Boy".
"Proud Jewish Boy", an expanded version of the documentary "Proud Jewish Boy", is a meticulously researched account of Herschel Grynszpan, a 17-year-old Jewish refugee who assassinated a German diplomat in 1938. Grynszpan's act was used by the Nazis as a pretext for Kristallnacht, an event that marked the beginning of the Holocaust. The documentary delves into the truth about Grynszpan's crime and its aftermath, uncovering documents that shed light on a canceled Nazi show trial.
On the other hand, Jon Hamm continues to showcase his acting prowess in "American Hostage", a series based on a true story from Indianapolis in 1977. Hamm plays Fred Heckman, a radio station news director who finds himself at the center of a 63-hour hostage crisis. The series explores the challenges and risks that media professionals face when involved in sensitive stories, featuring a loving recreation of a 1970s newsroom.
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