nuremberg jack el hai interview.

A new film, “Nuremberg,” starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, explores the interactions between Nazi leader Hermann Göring and army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas M. Kelley. Kelley’s task was to assess whether Göring and other Nazis were fit to stand trial for war crimes. Directed by James Vanderbilt, the movie is based on Jack El-Hai’s 2013 book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist.” Kelley found Göring to be clever and charming, yet unremorseful. The film highlights Kelley’s belief that dangerous ideologies could resurface, a message he felt was relevant upon returning to the U.S. after World War II.