Movie poster of Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

1942-05-27

6.4/10

53 min

Documentary, War

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department

United States of America

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