Poster of Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

1942-05-27 • Documentary, War • 0h53m • Released

6.4

User Score

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Watch Now

Overview

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.

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

You might also like

Poster of Joe Somebody

Joe Somebody - 2001

Poster of The Kennel Murder Case

The Kennel Murder Case - 1933

Poster of The Virgin Spring

The Virgin Spring - 1960

Poster of Hold That Lion!

Hold That Lion! - 1947

Poster of Know Your Enemy: Japan

Know Your Enemy: Japan - 1945

Poster of The Battle of Midway

The Battle of Midway - 1942

Poster of Penny Journey

Penny Journey - 1938

Poster of Kill Hitler! The Luck of the Devil

Kill Hitler! The Luck of the Devil - 2015

Poster of The Internship

The Internship - 2013

Poster of Jojo Rabbit

Jojo Rabbit - 2019

Poster of Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors

Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors - 2009

Poster of Camping 2

Camping 2 - 2010

Poster of Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again

Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again - 2013

Poster of The Brady Bunch Movie

The Brady Bunch Movie - 1995

Poster of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - 2019

Poster of Rolling to You

Rolling to You - 2018

Poster of Angelique

Angelique - 1964

Poster of Peppermint

Peppermint - 2018

Poster of Midnight Special

Midnight Special - 2016

Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - 2002