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202072 minPG-13documentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Shameless Propaganda

202072 minPG-13documentary

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The National Film Board of Canada produced over 500 films during World War II, aiming to shape national identity and values through wartime propaganda.

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Director

Robert Lower

Channel: NFB

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Shameless Propaganda

2020• 72 minPG-13

1.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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The National Film Board of Canada produced over 500 films during World War II, aiming to shape national identity and values through wartime propaganda.

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John Grierson, the founding Commissioner of Canada’s National Film Board, believed that film could shape national identity. Between 1939 and 1945, the board produced over 500 films during World War II, aiming to foster a sense of Canadian pride. "Shameless Propaganda," directed by Robert Lower, uses archival footage and photographs to analyze this era. The documentary reveals how these films portrayed Canada to its citizens and the world, reflecting the values and beliefs of the time.

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Why Watch

See how Canada prepared for a Nazi invasion in 1941.
Meet John Grierson, a key figure in Canadian documentary history.
Find out how wartime films shaped Canadian identity.

Did You Know

The National Film Board of Canada produced over 500 films during World War II.
The film 'Churchill's Island' won one of the first Oscars for documentary.
The air attack on England began in September 1940.

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Canadian history enthusiastsWorld War II buffsDocumentary filmmakers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What year did Britain brace for the Nazi invasion?

Britain braced for the Nazi invasion in the spring of 1941.

How many films did the National Film Board produce during the war?

The National Film Board produced over 500 films during the war.

Who is considered the perfect Canadian hero in the documentary?

John Grierson is considered the perfect Canadian hero in the documentary.

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