The cold war was waged largely by propagandists, in the battle between competing ideologies, both sides did everything they could to sway people toward thier viewpoint. In America, anti-communist and pro-capitalist propaganda was rampant in popular media. Some were subtle with thier approach, others blatantly obvious. The films presented in this collection are a selection of some of the more interesting and sensationalist propaganda that was created. These films were part very much part of the cold war, and are now a piece of history.
Anti-Communist Propaganda comes with the following films:
Volume 1: Brink of Disaster
Brink of Disaster (1972)
A 30 minute documentary on how 1960s activism "threatens" American moral, religious and ethical principles.
Tradgedy or Hope (1973)
Educating 1960s campus protesters as to "what`s right with America."
Volume 2: In the Suburbs
Practicing Democracy in the Classroom (1953)
Points out that democratic techniques are more effective in teaching good citizenship than laissez-faire and authoritarian methods.
The Magic Bond (1955)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars as a fraternal and social organization, with emphasis on their projects that benefit community life and cohesion.
In the Suburbs (1957)
This promotional film for Redbook magazine profiles its target audience: young suburban married couples with young children.
Volume 3: In Our Hands
In Our Hand Part 1: How We Got What We Have (1950)
How economic progress comes from the accumulation of privately owned tools of production; demonstrates the need for tools by showing a young couple with their infant child in a wilderness with nothing but natural resources and their hands.
In Our Hand Part 2: What We Have (1950)
Strengths of the American free enterprise system and how it meets the needs of its citizens.
In Our Hand Part 3: How to Lose What We Have (1950)
Drama of an authoritarian (probably Communist-type) coup in the U.S., assisted by apathy, an indifference to federal intervention in community affairs, and lack of economic incentive.
In Our Hand Part 4: How to Keep What We Have (1950)
How a limited government and private control over labor, resources and tools can stave off a Communist takeover of the U.S.
What it Means to be an American (1952)
Much discussion about how Americans can feel free to speak openly without fear. stresses value of cooperation and independence.
Volume 4: Freedom & Power
Freedom & Power (1951)
This opulently produced film defines freedom as the abundance of electric power, and reviews U.S. history from an electrocentric viewpoint. With animation.
A Welcome Guest (1957)
Tribute to television as servant of the public in the Cold War era.
Hear and Now (1958)
How radio brings news and information to Americans. With footage of many news events covered by radio and images everyday life in the late 1950s. Explains how radio serves in the Cold War and during natural disasters.
Volume 5: Desert Venture
Desert Venture (1958)
"This is a story of a venture by American capital in a strange and ancient land," says the narrator. Shows the search and extraction of oil in Saudi Arabia, necessary to power the American "nation on wheels." Produced in 1958 but just as relevant 50 years later.
57 Chevy Trucks (1956)
59 Chevy Wagon (1958)
Pat & Dinah Reveal 59 Chevy (1958)
Trial of the Rocket (1958)
Volume 6: Freedom Highway
Freedom Highway (1956)
A Greyhound bus transports us through the landscape of American mythology. Part travelogue, part Greyhound advertisement.
Responsibilities of American Citizenship (1955)
Anti-communist orientation for Americans.
America`s Distribution of Wealth (1955)
Demonstrates the widespread ownership of America`s basic wealth and the equitable distribution of national income. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding.
A Look at Capitalism (1955)
Economic lecture on the merits and workings of capitalism. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.
Volume 7: Challenge of Ideas
The Secret of American Production (1955)
Free-enterprise-oriented lecture on the successes of the American economic system. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.
A Story of Enterprise (1955)
How a young couple parlays their frozen custard booth into a multimillion dollar business and constructs a parable of capitalist economics. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy,
Why Kill The Goose? (1955)
Sings the praises of the American profit system, arguing that profits, although much smaller than generally believed, make possible a continuing stream of technological advances and new and better products which contribute to the rising living standards. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.
Challenge of Ideas (1961)
John Wayne, Edward R. Murrow and others discuss the ideological battle between U.S. and Soviet Union.
Volume 8: The Threat of Communism
Capitalism (1948)
A group of teenagers on a high-school radio program discuss just what capitalism is, seizing onto the example of the butcher who supplies the weenies for their picnic.
Law & Social Controls (1949)
Uses the story of teens trying to extend the hours of their "Teen Canteen" as a vehicle for explaining customs, moral codes, and laws.
Are You Ready for Service (1951)
Secure the Blessings (1951)
Shows how American school children are taught the value of democracy, freedom and good citizenship.
Communism (1952)
Educational film on the Cold War conflict.
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