“…A historical collage in the form of stories told by East Germans both prominent and unknown.…”

“…Part 2: This documentary considers the events leading up to the construction of the Berlin Wall on August 13, 1961 - the final division between the two German states. From Economic Plan to Economic Collapse follows the development of the GDR's planned economy from its beginnings to its failure. …”

“…The history of literature and art in the German Democratic Republic is repeatedly interrupted by State oppression. …”