Marschbefehl für Hollywood - Die US-Armee führt Regie im Kino

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Marschbefehl für Hollywood - Die US-Armee führt Regie im Kino
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Hollywood and the Pentagon - A Dangerous Liaison
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44 min. , color
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18 December 2003, NDR
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This documentary deals with the power of the US government in the film industry of Hollywood. When war and action movies form the self-confidence of the american population, the screen becomes a home front. Just for cooperation with Hollywood directors the army opened an office, where military and film makers meet for business. There film scripts are examined and roles of heros are written. When the film script meets the requirements of the army, the film is supported with millions in the form of weapons and war equipment. The more positive the film shows war, the more people join the army. This kind of advertising already starts in the children's rooms. For example you could buy original toy soldiers during the war in Iraq. This documentary deals with the strategic cooperation between the film and toy industry on the one side and the Pentagon on the other.
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http://www.gsoa.ch/gsoa/zeitung/114/index.php?selection=12

Was nominated for the "Adolf Grimme Award" in 2004.
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