| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 52 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical stereo rda |
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NTSC |
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Television program |
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video file DVD video Region 1 |
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Television program. |
| Note |
Actual running time differs from what appears on the container. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; 16:9 widescreen (16x9); stereo. |
| Performer |
Narrator, John Lithgow ; with Ian Scott, David Rintels, Marja Roholl, Aram Boyajian, Stéphane Lamache, Victoria Riskin, Robert Riskin, Jr., Susan Riskin. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Antonio Rossi ; editor, Amy Linton ; music, Eike Hosenfeld, Moritz Denis, Tim Stanzel. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast as single episode of a television program in 2015. |
| Note |
Widescreen (16x9). |
| Summary |
The story of a team of idealistic filmmakers who, during the darkest hour of World War II, hoped the power of the movies could reshape the world. As Allied forces liberated Western Europe, the military campaign was accompanied by a vast propaganda effort, led by Robert Riskin, that centered around 26 short documentaries about American life targeted at the newly liberated populations. |
| Note |
Special features: filmmaker Q&A; theatrical trailer. |
| Awards |
San Diego Jewish Film Festival, Best Documentary; Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Official Selection; Stony Brook Film Festival, Official Selection, 2015; Dallas Videofest, Metta Media Award |
| Language |
Chiefly in English, with some French, German interviews subtitled in English ; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Motion pictures and the war.
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Riskin, Robert.
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United States. Office of War Information.
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Documentary films -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Propaganda, American -- History -- 20th century.
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Riskin, Robert. (OCoLC)fst01474755
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United States. Office of War Information. (OCoLC)fst00515860
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World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
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Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst00896079
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Propaganda, American. (OCoLC)fst01078968
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War and motion pictures. (OCoLC)fst01919878
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710387
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Nonfiction television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710270
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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| Added Author |
Miller, Peter, 1961- television director, television producer, screenwriter.
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Boehmert, Antje, television producer.
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Popp, Christian J., television producer.
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Rossi, Antonio (Cinematographer), cinematographer.
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Linton, Amy Carey, film editor.
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Lithgow, John, 1945- narrator.
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Docdays Productions, production company.
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European Union. Media Programme, production company.
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ZDF/Arte (Firm), production company.
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Willow Pond Films, production company.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), publisher.
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| Standard No. |
841887031219 |
| ISBN |
9781627899833 |
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1627899839 |
| Music No. |
MWPA601 PBS Distribution |
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