To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) (2012)

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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.

Director: David Van Taylor, Calvin Skaggs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 114 min
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Production: Lumiere Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

filmmaking, cinema history

More Films by Director: David Van Taylor, Calvin Skaggs
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) about?
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.
Who directed To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)?
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) was directed by David Van Taylor, Calvin Skaggs.
Who stars in To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)?
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) stars Alec Baldwin.
How long is To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)?
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)?
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) is a Documentary film.
Where was To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) produced?
To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) was produced in United States of America.