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.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

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.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

War films--United States.

War films.

War films--Political aspects--United States.

War films--Social aspects--United States.

War films--History and criticism.

Motion pictures--United States--History.

Motion pictures.

Motion picture industry--United States--History.

Motion picture industry.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (56 minutes)

Other Title:

Combat film

Place of Publication:

District of Columbia : Annenberg Learner, 1995.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

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.

Participant:

Narrator, Matthew Modine ; host, John Lithgow.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018).

OCLC:

1052763789