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Heir To An Execution (2004)

1h 39m 2004 United States of America

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953, leaving their two children orphaned as relatives turned them away. Documentarian Ivy Meeropol, who grew up convinced of her grandparents' innocence, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind their controversial trial. Through interviews with family and friends, she delves into their lives and motivations. As declassified documents emerge, revealing Julius's involvement in espionage, Ivy grapples with the complex legacy of her grandparents and seeks to reconcile her upbringing with new revelations about their actions and beliefs.

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