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The Holocaust is a four-part American television miniseries that debuted on the NBC television network in 1978 and was produced in the United States. The Weiss family, comprised of German Jews, and a rising member of the SS who eventually transforms into a ruthless war criminal are the protagonists of this historical drama series, which recounts the events of the Holocaust from their respective points of view. The Holocaust brought attention to a number of significant events that took place prior to and during World War II. Some of these events include Kristallnacht, the establishment of Jewish ghettos, and the later usage of gas chambers. Even though it was lauded by critics and won a number of accolades, the miniseries was attacked by certain viewers, including Elie Wiesel, who is known for surviving the Holocaust and is also an author. Wiesel stated that the miniseries was "untrue and disrespectful."