Why We Fight: Prelude to War

⭐ 6.4/10 📅 1942 ⏱️ 53 min 🎭 Documentary, War

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

📋 Details

🎬 Director

Frank Capra

🌍 Countries

United States of America

🏢 Production

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

🗣️ Languages

English

🎭 Genres

Documentary War

📖 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.