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Title American cinema. 6, The combat film / director, Lawrence Pitkethly ; producer, Danielle Gardner ; a New York Center for Visual History production in co-production with KCET and the BBC
Published District of Columbia : Annenberg Learner, 1995

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Description 1 online resource (56 min.)
Summary 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. About the Series: A video instructional series on film history for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 10 one-hour and 3 half-hour video programs and coordinated books. Using clips from more than 300 of the greatest movies ever made, this series explores film history and American culture through the eyes of over 150 Hollywood insiders, including Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Eisner. In-depth treatments present film as a powerful economic force, potent twentieth-century art form, and viable career option. American Cinema connects subjects such as history, business, and English with other studies. In addition, it is a perfect vehicle for developing visual and media literacy skills and can be used as a springboard for creative-writing endeavors and media production. Produced by the New York Center for Visual History in association with KCET/Los Angeles and the BBC. 1995
Notes Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018)
Performer Narrator, Matthew Modine ; host, John Lithgow
Notes In English
Subject War films -- United States
War films -- Political aspects -- United States
War films -- Social aspects -- United States
War films -- History and criticism
Motion pictures -- United States -- History
Motion picture industry -- United States -- History
Motion picture industry.
Motion pictures.
War films.
United States.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Documentary television programs.
History.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Form Streaming video
Author Pitkethly, Lawrence, director
Gardner, Danielle, producer
Modine, Matthew, narrator
Lithgow, John, 1945- host.
New York Center for Visual History, production company.
KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.), production company.
British Broadcasting Corporation, production company.
Other Titles Combat film