Summaries

In 1930s Germany, Friedrich Karl Nischwitz was a student at a military school for the Hitler Youth. After 4 years of beatings and humiliation by his classmates and elders, Fred finally escaped to the USA. Friedrich Karl Nischwitz became Fred Curtis, a US citizen, who fought against the Germans during World War II. After the war, Fred embarked on his greatest achievement, to become one of the founding fathers of the modern day computer hard drive. This is Fred's story.—Mo Abersheid

Details

Keywords
  • world war two
  • u.s. soldier
  • nazi germany
  • hitler youth
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
  • Short
Release date Aug 2, 2006
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA

Box office

Budget $30000

Tech specs

Runtime 27m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

In 1930s Germany, Friedrich Karl Nischwitz was a student at a military school for the Hitler Youth. After 4 years of beatings and humiliation by his classmates and elders, Fred finally escaped to the USA. Friedrich Karl Nischwitz became Fred Curtis, a US citizen, who fought against the Nazis during World War II. After the war, Fred embarked on his greatest achievement, to become one of the founding fathers of the modern day computer hard drive. This is Fred's story.

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