Prisoners of Propaganda (1987)

12/01/1987 (AU) • Documentary, History, War • 59m

Overview

In 1943, the Imperial Japanese Secret Service made a film called Calling Australia! to show the "exemplary conditions" under which prisoners of war were kept, and to "soften up" the Australian public for the anticipated occupation of their country by Japanese forces. Prisoners of Propaganda tells why the film was made, and how it came to be forgotten.

Prisoners of Propaganda (1987)

12/01/1987 (AU) • 59m

Documentary, History, War

Overview

In 1943, the Imperial Japanese Secret Service made a film called Calling Australia! to show the "exemplary conditions" under which prisoners of war were kept, and to "soften up" the Australian public for the anticipated occupation of their country by Japanese forces. Prisoners of Propaganda tells why the film was made, and how it came to be forgotten.

Top Billed Cast

Alistair Duncan

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

world war ii

prisoner of war

war propaganda

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