Shameless Propaganda 2013

This documentary explores the history of Canada’s National Film Board, examining its role as a powerful propaganda tool during World War II. Released to mark the NFB’s 75th anniversary, filmmaker Robert Lower delves into the era of 1939 to 1945, when Commissioner John Grierson envisioned documentaries as a means to shape Canadian society. The film distills over 500 NFB productions from that period, using only original footage and still images to reconstruct the image presented to Canadians and reflect on how it compares to the nation today. The resulting portrait is a revealing look at a significant moment in Canadian history, offering both enlightening and unsettling perspectives.

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