At home and at work, women fight for equal rights. This epic documentary set presents the world before, during and after World War II through the stories of ordinary people caught up in those tumultuous times. The story begins when the prosperity of the 1920's collapsed, leaving people around the world struggling with political and economic chaos. Yet, it was also an innocent time as people delighted in movies and sports. The outcome was a massive war that spread around the world, affecting all on the home front and battle front.
Economic depression triggers unemployment on a global scale.
The world forgets its troubles and falls in love with the movies. A new obsession with spectator sports sparks intense regional and national loyalties. Mass production forever alters the lives of workers and consumers. Under Nazi rule, anti-Semitism seeps into every aspect of German society. Post-war economic booms transform lifestyles and cultural values.