Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films (2003)
This film covers the early history of post World War II educational films, especially those involving traffic safety by the Highway Safety Foundation under direction of Richard Wayman. In the name of promoting safe driving in teenagers, these films became notorious for their gory depiction of accidents to shock their audiences to make their point. The film also covers the role of safety films of this era, their effect on North American teenage culture, the struggle between idealism and lurid exploitation and how they reflected the larger society concerns of the time that adults projected onto their youth.
Director: Bret Wood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 27, 2003
Cast
- John P. Butler - Self
- Earle Deems - Self
- John R. Domer - Self
- David Krug - Self
- Eric Krug - Self
- Rick Prelinger - Self
- Mike Vraney - Self
- James Waller - Self
- Bret Wood - Self
- Martin Yant - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Steve Anderson
Production: Livin' Man Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
car accident, educational
More Films by Director: Bret Wood
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films about?
- This film covers the early history of post World War II educational films, especially those involving traffic safety by the Highway Safety Foundation under direction of Richard Wayman. In the name of promoting safe driving in teenagers, these films became notorious for their gory depiction of accidents to shock their audiences to make their point. The film also covers the role of safety films of this era, their effect on North American teenage culture, the struggle between idealism and lurid exploitation and how they reflected the larger society concerns of the time that adults projected onto their youth.
- Who directed Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
- Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films was directed by Bret Wood.
- Who stars in Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
- Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films stars John P. Butler, Earle Deems, John R. Domer, David Krug, Eric Krug, Rick Prelinger.
- How long is Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
- Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
- Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films produced?
- Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films was produced in United States of America.