Heil Hitler! Confessions of a Hitler Youth (1991) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1991 · 31 mins · English

Directed by

Arthur Holch

Starring

Alfons Heck

Set in Nazi‑era Germany, this short documentary tells the true story of Alfons Heck, who at ten became an eager member of the Hitler Youth and rose to a leadership role during World War II. Told in Heck’s own words, the film examines his indoctrination and later reflections. It originally aired as part of HBO’s America Undercover series.