A’ cluich son Bhith Beo: Von Cramm v Hitler (Playing to Survive: Von Cramm v Hitler)

BBC Alba

10:30 PM to 11:20 PM

Saturday 5 July

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Part one of two. In the 1930s, Gottfried von Cramm became a tennis star. However, with the Nazis' rise, his aristocratic roots, Jewish wife, and hidden homosexuality draw the Gestapo's attention. Amid growing peril, he risked everything to remain true to himself. This documentary explores his life, highlighting his courage, integrity and humanitarian efforts amid great adversity