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Season 1 – Five Came Back: The Reference Films

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A collection of World War II-era propaganda films, many of which are graphic and offensive.
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S R @ScottR Apr 1 Important historical films documenting parts of WW2. However, they are very dated and at times tedious. Others are well made. Saw on Netflix. See more Read all reviews
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Laurent Bouzereau

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Episode 1 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Nazi Concentration Camp This government-funded film shows Nazi concentration camps after liberation. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia A government-commissioned film explores the need for a Russo-American alliance to defeat the Nazis. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 9, 2021 The Battle of Midway In this state-sponsored film, director John Ford captures combat footage of the Battle of Midway. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Thunderbolt A P-47 Thunderbolt squadron is shown in preparation, at play and in bombing raids during World War II. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Prelude to War In this state-funded film, director Frank Capra chronicles the rise of authoritarianism in Germany, Italy and Japan. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 9, 2021 The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress This film follows the crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares for a mission. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Tunisian Victory In a propaganda film, British and American troops join forces to liberate Nazi-occupied North Africa. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 9, 2021 San Pietro A state-funded film shows war's brutal effects in the aftermath of the Allied invasion of Italy. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Report From the Aleutians John Huston narrates this state-sponsored film about the lives of U.S. soldiers in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 9, 2021 The Negro Soldier This propaganda film urges African Americans to enlist in the Armed Forces during World War II. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 9, 2021 How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines This training film dramatizes how secret agents should act while undercover. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 9, 2021 Let There Be Light This 1946 film showing military veterans being treated for trauma is commissioned but later suppressed by the U.S. government. Details
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Season Info

Director
Laurent Bouzereau
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, History, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 9, 2021
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