Why We Fight: Prelude to War(1942)

Name: Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1942-05-27
Rating: 6.5

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

6.5(73)53m1942-05-27

DocumentaryWar

Overview

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Director:: Frank Capra
Cinematographer:: Robert Flaherty
Production:: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Status:: Released