Prisoners of Propaganda

1987 | 59 minutes | 6.0 ★ (1)

Prisoners of Propaganda
  • Overview

    In 1943, the Imperial Japanese Secret Service made a film called Calling Australia! to show the "exemplary conditions" under which prisoners of war were kept, and to "soften up" the Australian public for the anticipated occupation of their country by Japanese forces. Prisoners of Propaganda tells why the film was made, and how it came to be forgotten.

  • Release Date

    01 December 1987

  • DirectingGraham Shirley
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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