Prisoners of Propaganda
1987•G•59m•7.0•Released
DocumentaryHistoryWar
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.
Director
Graham Shirley
Writer
Graham Shirley
Languages
English
Studio
Film Australia
Cast
Alistair Duncan
Narrator
Production
Company
Film Australia
Producer
Geoff Barnes
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