Archival documentary | Directed by Nicholas Diodato | researched by Nicholas Diodato | photos/videos courtesy of The White Rose Foundation

This was the third installment of my archival documentary series showcasing major historical figures who fought against, or dealt with, the facism caused the Nazi Regime. Here it follows the White Rose resistence group, consisting of students from the University of Munich, and their subsequesent execution from privately protesting the national socialist movement with leaflets.

This series is planned to be shown under the experimental media channel exhibit at Mason Gross School of the arts.

Anne’s diary Ends Here

Archival documentary | Directed by Nicholas Diodato | researched by Nicholas Diodato | photos/videos courtesy of The Anne Frank Foundation

This was the second installment, which follows Anne Frank’s father, otto frank, discovering his daughter’s diary and ultimately deciding to publish it. It features photos refurbished by me and some of the only footage with Anne. Also includes footage of lectures by Otto Frank.

The Oppie Archives

Archival documentary | Directed by Nicholas Diodato | researched by Nicholas Diodato | photos/videos courtesy of The Institute for Advanced Study, BBC, CBS

The first installment follows the actual recollections of Oppenheimer’s opinion on the bombs and what he taught at the Institute for Advanced Studies.