WWII & Cinema

202046mEnded1 Season · 3 Episodes

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A history of World War II film from the onset of the war, during wartime, to modern day. Despite the dangers of World War II, cinema attendance actually rose during the war years, as the public looked for any chance to escape the harsh realities of the time. Long after the war’s end, directors continue to return to the subject, bringing the horrors and heroism of conflict to the big screen.

Released: Sep 24, 2020

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