America's Role In The Film Industry During World War II

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The film industry during World War II played a big role in the war. German Filmmakers were constantly showing false propaganda and films about the United States to make America look like they were the bad people. Meanwhile, American filmmakers slowly realized the type of films German filmmakers were putting out. Sergeant York and The Great Dictator were films that were put out before Pearl Harbor since Americans were still blind to what was really happening overseas. However, when America did get involved in the war many films were shown how females weren’t frail but they played an important role in the war just like the men. The American government wanted play a role in the film industry because they really wanted to show the American people

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