1 Season
13 Episode
American Cinema - Season 1 Episode 6 The Combat Film
Beginning with World War II combat films — produced under directives from the federal government — this program examines the role of the combat film in filling a social and political need. Critics and directors describe the evolution of these films, the rise of the Vietnam film, and the influence of the newsreel documentaries and TV news on the genre.
- Year: 1996
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- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: PBS
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- Cast: John Lithgow