When loyalty to country becomes loyalty to a lie, one teen risks everything to expose the truth. With the Gestapo closing in, he must decide what it really means to be a good German.

Truth and Treason

Truth & Treason: Movie

North America

When loyalty to country becomes loyalty to a lie, one teen risks everything to expose the truth. With the Gestapo closing in, he must decide what it really means to be a good German.
See the movie in theaters, then continue the story on Angel.

Sneak Peek

The First 10 Minutes

Watch the Official Trailer for Truth & Treason, in Theaters Everywhere October 17th

Trailer

Official Trailer

Watch Truth & Treason coming to theaters October 2025

Teaser

Official Teaser

Truth & Treason: The Movie

Truth & Treason: The Series

Patriotic German youth Helmuth hears and sees things that make him question his allegiance to the Reich, leading him to secretly write and distribute materials denouncing Hitler and his regime. SS Agent Müssener finds them.

Episode 1

When the Night Cometh

Müssener searches for the leaflet's author. Helmuth increases his production and recruits Karl and Rudi to help distribute them. Hugo discovers Helmuth's radio and forces him out of the house. Elli reads one of the leaflets.

Episode 2

To the Ground Like Ashes

Learn from the creators of Truth and Conviction: hear what brought them to learn about Helmut Huebener's story, and why they believe this story is especially important for the rising generation.

Pitch

Truth and Conviction: Why We're Making It

”We can change things! Not with guns, with words.” Helmuth Hübener, Truth & Conviction Series, Episode 1  Helmuth Hübener was tried, convicted, and executed for high treason against the Nazi regime on October 27th, 1942. His crime of speaking against Hitler’s Germany and standing for the Truth cost him his life and years of imprisonment for his friends. But what were his words? Why was it so dangerous and deadly to hear and speak the Truth?  Join us LIVE as we take a look at the words Helmuth and his friends wrote in opposition to the Third Reich!  Disclosure: Truth & Conviction is “testing the waters” to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted, and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement is filed and only through an intermediary’s platform. A prospective purchaser’s indication of interest is non-binding. Truth & Conviction has entered into a Campaign Booster and Loan Agreement with Angel Studios, Inc. and granted Angel Studios an option to distribute its series as consideration for Angel Studios providing a monetary loan as well as assistance and expertise in the television/film production and advertising space while Truth & Conviction is trying to raise money to fund the production of the series. If Angel Studios exercises the option to distribute Truth & Conviction, Angel Studios will share in the revenues generated by the series. Truth & Conviction may also use a portion of the proceeds to repay the loan from Angel Studios.

Livestream

Truth & Conviction - Power Of The Word

Müssener grapples with a devastating loss. Helmuth, Karl, and Rudi continue their resistance work. Helmuth gains confidence with Elli and asks her on a date. Müssener's investigation brings him closer to Helmuth's identity.

Episode 3

And Reason Veils Her Face

On August 11, 1942, Helmuth Hübener and his two friends stood trial in Hitler’s highest court. It was called The People’s Court, but the people called it the Blood Tribunal. Eighty years later, on August 11, 2022, Truth & Conviction director, Matt Whitaker, sat down for an emotional visit with Werner Sommerfeld, the last living witness who knew Helmuth personally. Join us LIVE with director Matt Whitaker and Werner Sommerfeld as we remember the sacrifice of these young men. Disclosure: Truth & Conviction is “testing the waters” to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted, and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement is filed and only through an intermediary’s platform. A prospective purchaser’s indication of interest is non-binding.   Truth & Conviction has entered into a Campaign Booster and Loan Agreement with Angel Studios, Inc. and granted Angel Studios an option to distribute its series as consideration for Angel Studios providing a monetary loan as well as assistance and expertise in the television/film production and advertising space while Truth & Conviction is trying to raise money to fund the production of the series. If Angel Studios exercises the option to distribute Truth & Conviction, Angel Studios will share in the revenues generated by the series. Truth & Conviction may also use a portion of the proceeds to repay the loan from Angel Studios. 

Before the Blood Tribunal - 80th Anniversary

Helmuth is imprisoned and tortured. As he stands trial for treason, he boldly declares the truth. He asks his friends to remember him and he envisions a better world.

Episode 4

That Better World

A special message from the Piano Guys and an exciting announcement!  Also, dive headfirst into the world of Episode 1 of Truth & Conviction. See what the Creators envision and get a sneak peak into the script. How do you transform true events into a script? How do you portray heroes like Helmuth Hübner with accuracy and honor? Find out here!

Historical Heroes Translated into Film Characters

Three teenagers dared to rebel against the Nazi regime, risking their lives for truth. Their compelling example inspires us to do what is right, no matter the consequences. Join us LIVE to learn how we plan to tell this story so their legacy lives on. And tune in for some incredible guests (you’re gonna love this)!

Telling Their Story - A look into a series on teenage resistance in Nazi Germany w/ Special Guests!

Truth & Conviction is a story of peaceful resistance against the Nazis, one of the worst tyrannies of the 20th century. This story is one of many forgotten tales of courage, but not for long. Join us LIVE with the team behind the project; Director Matt Whitaker, Producer Russ Kendall, and Producer John Foss. Join us as we dive into the how and why of Truth & Conviction! Support the team! Check out angel.com/truth   Disclosure: Truth & Conviction is “testing the waters” to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and, if sent, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement is filed and only through an intermediary’s platform. A prospective purchaser’s indication of interest is non-binding.   Truth & Conviction has entered into a Campaign Booster and Loan Agreement with Angel Studios, Inc. and granted Angel Studios an option to distribute its series as consideration for Angel Studios providing a monetary loan as well as assistance and expertise in the television/film production and advertising space while Truth & Conviction is trying to raise money to fund the production of the series. If Angel Studios exercises the option to distribute Truth & Conviction, Angel Studios will share in the revenues generated by the series. Truth & Conviction may also use a portion of the proceeds to repay the loan from Angel Studios.

Truth & Conviction - Why We're Making It

On July 20th, 1944, high-ranking German officers enacted a plot to assassinate their Führer. This was one of many attempts to bring down Hitler from within. Join us LIVE as we hear from Dr. Alan Keele, a renowned professor of German Studies and eminent scholar on the Helmuth Hübener Resistance Group. We’ll dive deep into the stories of heroes who opposed Nazi forces and explore the power of peaceful resistance. Get involved with the Truth & Conviction series and learn how you can help bring these lost stories to light. DISCLOSURE: Truth & Conviction is “testing the waters” to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and, if sent, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement is filed and only through an intermediary’s platform. A prospective purchaser’s indication of interest is non-binding. Truth & Conviction has entered into a Campaign Booster and Loan Agreement with Angel Studios, Inc. and granted Angel Studios an option to distribute its series as consideration for Angel Studios providing a monetary loan as well as assistance and expertise in the television/film production and advertising space while Truth & Conviction is trying to raise money to fund the production of the series. If Angel Studios exercises the option to distribute Truth & Conviction, Angel Studios will share in the revenues generated by the series. Truth & Conviction may also use a portion of the proceeds to repay the loan from Angel Studios. 

Truth & Conviction: The Power of Peaceful Resistance

Truth & Conviction follows the heroic tale of teenage resistance fighters in Nazi Germany. But theirs is not the only story being told. Listen as we share the powerful account of a Gestapo agent involved in the hunt to capture those teenagers. Cinema Therapy will be live in the studio to discuss the complexity of this man who served in the Third Reich. Do what is right, let the consequences follow.

Truth & Conviction Meets Cinema Therapy

Young resistance fighters like Helmuth Hübener and his friends were not the only people who stood up for what they believed during WWII. Join us live with Truth & Conviction creator, Matt Whitaker, as he interviews veterans of WWII from both sides of the conflict. Hear their patriotic and powerful stories LIVE.

Remembering Those Who Served Livestream Replay

What would you do if your friend was forcibly taken away? Truth & Conviction is the true story of teenage resistance fighters in Nazi Germany who begin their opposition following the arrest of their Jewish friend, Salaman Schwartz. Coming LIVE we have Director Matt Whitaker with Truth & Conviction co-writer Ethan Vincent to discuss the writing and story of this resistance against the Nazi Regime. Do What Is Right, Let the Consequence Follow…

Truth & Conviction: Salaman’s Story

Truth and Conviction

See the full story unfold. This four-part series expands the film with new storylines, deeper emotion, and the complete journey of one boy’s defiance against Nazi Germany.

Season 01

In Hitler’s Germany, a boy risks everything to prove that being a good German means resistance.