European Jews fled Nazi persecution and found refuge in Ecuador, a little-known South American country. The documentary tells their story through first-hand accounts, chronicling their perilous escape and adjustment to their new life. It also highlights their contributions to Ecuador's economy, science, art, and society.
An Unknown Country: The Jewish Exiles of Ecuador
A group of European Jews fleeing Nazi persecution stumbled upon an unlikely haven in Ecuador, a country they were previously unfamiliar with.
