The Homefront
Description
The 1940s are often portrayed as a glorious era of swing dancing and volunteering for the war effort, but along with a sense of unity these years also brought the internment of Japanese Americans, the first clashes of the civil rights movement, and a profound disruption of family structure. Populations shifted from rural to urban to suburban; some citizens gained more opportunities while others remained marginalized. For better or worse, it was an era that changed the United States forever. This documentary uses vintage media clips, popular music, and the moving recollections of a cross-section of men and women to tell the larger story of World War II's impact on American life.
Runtime
87 min
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c1985
Database
Films on Demand
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