Flixtheatre

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies"

1942 53 min 6.4

Overview

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1942-05-27
Production: War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department