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  • The Diplomat (2013)
  • 50 min | Documentary, Sport
The Diplomat (2013)
50 min | Documentary, Sport

At the height of the Cold War, Katarina Witt became one of East Germany's most famous athletes. Trained in an ice rink that gave rise to socialist heroes, Witt dominated her field by winning six European skating titles, five world ...See moreAt the height of the Cold War, Katarina Witt became one of East Germany's most famous athletes. Trained in an ice rink that gave rise to socialist heroes, Witt dominated her field by winning six European skating titles, five world championships and back-to-back Olympic gold medals, becoming arguably the world's best figure skater. Known as "the most beautiful face of socialism," her success gave her a unique status in East Germany. It also triggered constant surveillance by the Stasi, East Germany's notorious secret police force. This film chronicles how Witt fought for her future in socialist East Germany, faced the great changes that occurred after the fall of the Berlin wall and ultimately ended up both a beneficiary and victim of the East German regime. Written by Cherry Sky Films See less
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Apr 20, 2013 (United States)

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Brian Boitano
Self - Figure Skater Self - Figure Skater   See fewer
Egon Krenz
Self - Former Leader of East Germany Self - Former Leader of East Germany   See fewer
Lothar Raschker
Self - Chief of Chemnitz Stasi archives Self - Chief of Chemnitz Stasi archives   See fewer
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