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Raoul Wallenberg's Heroic Rescue Efforts Uncovered in Gripping Documentary
15 Oct
Summary
- Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of Jews from Nazi deportation during WWII
- Documentary features voiceovers by Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brian Cox
- Wallenberg's ultimate fate remains a mystery, explored in the film

In 2025, a new documentary titled "Raoul Wallenberg: Missing Inaction" is set to captivate audiences with the untold story of one of the greatest heroes of World War II. The film, produced by Jeff Sagansky and co-produced and sold by Erik Barmack's Wild Sheep Content, has already secured early sales in Australia, Sweden, and Israel.
The documentary delves into the remarkable life and deeds of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish businessman who risked everything to save thousands of Jews from Nazi deportation in Budapest during the war. Featuring voiceovers by acclaimed actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brian Cox, the film brings to life Wallenberg's courageous efforts, including issuing 5,000 protective passports and forging up to 20,000 more to turn Hungarian Jews into Swedish citizens, as well as his work in running supplies and a hospital for those in need.
However, the documentary also explores the enduring mystery surrounding Wallenberg's ultimate fate. After being arrested by Soviet forces under suspicion of being a U.S. spy, Wallenberg disappeared without a trace, leaving his family and the world to wonder what happened to him. The film delves into the various theories and new evidence that may finally provide closure to one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries.