MAX

John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Parker

Lions Gate Films; Directed by Menno Meyjes

106 minutes; 2002

In 1920’s Munich a Jewish gallery owner named Max develops a friendship with a young, penniless art student named Adolf Hitler. The two try to understand each other’s ideologies while Max helps Adolf develop his skills. Friends of Max try to warn him about Adolf’s dark side but to Max he is just a struggling artist. This story is a fascinating look into how a poor and somewhat pathetic art student transformed into the most reviled and evil man of all time.

PROMOTION IDEA:

This film is a controversial look at a major character in world history. It will definitely spark debate among your students. Invite them to stay after the film for a discussion mediated by professors from your history and psychology departments.