![]() The Jews cram into freight trains and are transported to Auschwitz. ![]() Fritz wonders why the Germans - who are clearly losing the war - are still so concerned about the Jews. One day, Otto, Margot, Edith, Anne, Hermann, Auguste, Peter and Fritz are put on a transport out of camp. One evening, Anne tells Peter that she was writing a novel and has just figured out how to finish it. ![]() The eight prisoners are brought to the Westerbork Transit Camp in North Holland, where they register and are assigned to "criminal" barracks. Once alone, Miep rescues Anne's diary and papers, believing that she'll give them back upon Anne's return. Miep is able to use her Austrian heritage to convince a member of the Gestapo from her home town to let her remain in the building. After the group has packed some essentials, Victor and Johannes are arrested while Fritz, and the Frank and van Pels families are taken into custody and put on a train. One officer cuts Otto a slight break after learning that he fought in World War I. The group is rounded up and their valuables are stolen. On August 4, 1944, the Gestapo arrives, forcing Victor to remove the bookcase and reveal the secret entrance to the attic. The next day, Lena makes a call to the Gestapo, revealing the Franks' location. At a Shabbat dinner, Otto feels that they are soon to be free, but tensions result in harsh words amongst the group. That night, Anne tells Peter of her parents' "dutiful" marriage, claiming she wants more than that. At the same time, Otto is concerned about Anne's infatuation with Peter, thinking she should spend more time apart from him. Meanwhile, Lena is worried that she and Lammert will be taken away by the Gestapo if they don't reveal the hiding place. On Anne's fifteenth birthday, Peter presents her with some flowers Miep secured for him. By June 6, 1944, Armed Forces Radio announces the arrival of American soldiers in Normandy, exciting the Frank and van Pels families, who think their misery will soon be over. Back in the attic, Auguste jokes that Anne and Peter may soon marry. Meanwhile, William tells Lammert that he knows for certain where Otto and his family are hiding. Otto institutes further security matters, not allowing anyone to leave the attic and angering Fritz. The situation brings Anne and Peter together, leading to their first kiss. Later, the officer on the scene fails to uncover the Jews' hiding place. However, William sees Otto, Fritz, and Hermann before dashing off. With everyone concerned and trying to remain quiet, the police eventually respond to the noise and scare William away. In April of 1944, William tries to break into the annex and Peter hears him, warning Otto. Edith worries about what will happen to the children and is certain that they'll all have "a bad end." That night, Anne has a nightmare and tells her fears to Otto. Then, Edith privately speaks with Miep, not understanding how Auguste can think "everything a crisis," while Otto remains inexplicably hopeful in such dire circumstances. Anne reveals that Peter has still not kissed her. Anne asks Miep about when she first knew she was in love with Jan. Fritz privately tells Miep that no one has any sympathy for him, especially Anne, and that he misses Charlotte. On Christmas, 1943, Miep brings everyone a cake and champagne and they have a modest celebration. One day, while Anne has the flu, she asks Margot what she misses most about the outside. Otto gives in, bringing some sense of harmony back to the attic. Then, Anne says that a good example is not being set for her, Margot, and Peter. ![]() That night at dinner, the adults continue the feud by not speaking. A fight ensues between the Frank and van Pels families. Regardless, William claims that Victor is a liar and that Miep is "shifty." Meanwhile, Otto and the others discuss their fears about William discovering them while wondering what to do about their diminishing funds. Lammert adds that Lena once thought she saw someone there, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Lammert says that it can't be true, since his wife Lena, a cleaning woman for the building, would know. This part begins in November of 1943 with William insisting to Lammert that someone is living in the annex. The program begins with Michael Eisner, president of the Walt Disney Company, introducing the film. Part two in this two-part miniseries, based on Melissa Muller's biography of Holocaust victim Anne Frank, that goes beyond the girl's world-famous diary to discuss her entire life. Continue searching the Collection ABC PREMIERE EVENT: ANNE FRANK: THE WHOLE STORY (TV) Summary
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