Brazil at War (1943)
- Genre
- documentary film, propaganda film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 9 min
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This short film promotes Brazil's cooperation with the United States during World War II. It highlights Brazil's size, modern cities, military strength, and important natural resources like rubber and crystal.
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What happens
Brazil at War is a 1943 propaganda short documentary film produced by the Office of War Information and the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. The 9-minute-long film starts by showing Brazil's comparisons with the United States, such as its geographic size, population, and military history during World War I. It trumpets Brazil's supposed "progressiveness" under Getúlio Vargas, noting that Rio de Janeiro is a "modern city" known for its arts and culture, and that Brazil's constitution allows freedom for its workers and social services. Then shots of the Brazilian Army and Navy are shown, and we are told that 3 million conscripts are planned. (A Brazilian Expeditionary Force did later see action in the Italian Campaign.) After the segment on Brazil's military, the economic contributions of Brazil are delved into, especially its rubber and crystal production. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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