Inspired by the themes explored in the film The Brutalist, join Dr. Dan Handel for a fascinating journey into the real stories of Jewish architects who escaped Europe before and during World War II and carried revolutionary ideas of modern design across the Atlantic. Through the lives and work of figures such as Richard Neutra, Marcel Breuer, and Erich Mendelsohn, we will explore how experiences of exile, loss, and reinvention shaped a generation of architects who transformed the American landscape. From the cultural centers of Europe to the expanding cities of the United States, these émigré artists and thinkers challenged tradition and helped usher in a bold new vision of architecture, one that replaced historical styles with modern forms reflecting a changing world.