Event
Movies and More Movies: Hollywood Goes to War
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.909721, -122.357320
Visitor Education Center
Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time:
2:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Lights, Camera, Action: The Role of Cinema in WWII Culture and Morale
Join historian Jim Davis for an engaging exploration of the filmmaking boom during World War II. Discover how movies became a powerful tool for entertainment, propaganda, and morale-building both on the Home Front and abroad. Through fascinating stories and examples, Jim Davis reveals the ways in which cinema reflected the era's challenges, celebrated resilience, and inspired audiences during one of history's most defining moments.