Documentary reveals care home run to Nazi ideals

Channel 4's The Experiment showed Brits visiting a fictional care home run to Nazi eugenics ideals.

Nazi eugenics concept in care home

The care home used the Nazi-driven idea of eugenics, where disabled people were seen as 'useless eaters' draining national finances.

Nazi 'euthanasia' program

During WWII, the Nazi regime murdered 250,000 disabled children and adults through its 'euthanasia' program, Aktion T4.

Care home name reveals Nazi ties

The facility's name, SegriLife, is a shortened form of 'Segregated Life' with propaganda promoting disabled people as a drain on society.

Visitors praise care home

Most visitors described the care home as 'great', 'calm', and 'healthy' with a strong community feel.

Teacher questions care home

Teacher Finn called the facility 'hell on earth' and warned it was the opposite of good healthcare.

Care home promotes sterilization

The 'My Future' suite advised residents on contraception and sterilization, with the 'Wall of Friends' promoting assisted dying.

Visitors feel ignorant

Some visitors admitted feeling 'very ignorant' or uncomfortable but did not speak up about the care home's true purpose.

Presenter warns of propaganda

Presenter Mat Fraser warned that propaganda can 'easily manipulate' individuals and lead to Nazi-like actions.

Social media reactions

Viewers on social media mixed reactions, with some calling for disability awareness training and others frustrated that no one questioned the care home's name.

Care home name ignored

One viewer wrote, 'Hasn't anyone questioned the name SegriLife?! I'm mega baffled.'

“Hasn't anyone questioned the name SegriLife?! I'm mega baffled”

Documentary available online

The Experiment is available to watch on Channel 4 On Demand.