To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)
A detailed history of documentary filmmaking in the US and the UK from 1929 to 1945. The first part, Working for Change, focuses on 1929-1941 and the social movements of the times, The Great Depression, The New Deal, and the awakening of the Leftwing in the UK. The second part, The Strategy of Truth, focuses on 1933-1946 and explores the role of film as propaganda during World War II, and the different forms it took in the US, the UK, and Germany.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 10, 2012
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)
Production Companies
Lumiere Productions
Director
Calvin Skaggs
Description
A detailed history of documentary filmmaking in the US and the UK from 1929 to 1945. The first part, Working for Change, focuses on 1929-1941 and the social movements of the times, The Great Depression, The New Deal, and the awakening of the Leftwing in the UK. The second part, The Strategy of Truth, focuses on 1933-1946 and explores the role of film as propaganda during World War II, and the different forms it took in the US, the UK, and Germany.
