Based on his own worldwid best-sellin classic “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich”, “The Nightmare Years” tells the incredible true story of William Shirer, an American journalist who, during his days in 1930’s Germany, confronts the growing oppression of the Nazi regime, the increasing censorship of the press and then tries to warn the world of the escalating prospect of World War. In a country where reality is replaced by falsehoods, courage and conviction are put to the test and Shirer risks his life in the cloak-and-dagger world of intrigue and terror. During the last days of peace his struggles ger personal as he strives to help his German wife and child escape to the safety of America. Starring Emmy award winning and BAFTA, Golden Globe & Academy Award nominee, Sam Waterson as William L. Shirer.