Rainer von Harnack
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Rainer von Harnack draws on family history to shape Mildred and Arvid's story of courage.
Rainer von Harnack is a third cousin to Arvid. His grandfather (Arvid's first cousin) was also killed as a member of the German Resistance along with 6 other family members. In this interview he explains what Mildred and Arvid have meant to their family and how their courage is a lesson from history.
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Rainer von Harnack
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Rainer von Harnack is a third cousin to Arvid. His grandfather (Arvid's first cousin) was also killed as a member of the German Resistance along with 6 other family members. In this interview he explains what Mildred and Arvid have meant to their family and how their courage is a lesson from history.
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