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To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)

Name: To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946)
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012
Cast: Alec Baldwin

2012 · 114 min Documentary

A detailed history of documentary filmmaking in the US and the UK from 1929 to 1945. The first part, Working for Change, focuses on 1929-1941 and the social movements of the times, The Great Depression, The New Deal, and the awakening of the Leftwing in the UK. The second part, The Strategy of Truth, focuses on 1933-1946 and explores the role of film as propaganda during World War II, and the different forms it took in the US, the UK, and Germany.

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To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film (1928-1946) is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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