Shameless Propaganda
Originally released in 2013. Shameless Propaganda is a documentary film. directed by Robert Lower. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Lower
Synopsis
This feature documentary examines its own genre, which has often been called Canada's national art form. Released in the year of the NFB's 75th birthday, Shameless Propaganda is filmmaker Robert Lower's take on the boldest and most compelling propaganda effort in our history (1939-1945), in which founding NFB Commissioner John Grierson saw the documentary as a "hammer to shape society". All 500 of the films produced by the NFB until 1945 are distilled here for the essence of their message to Canadians. Using only these films and still photos from that era, Lower recreates the picture of Canada they gave us and looks in it for the Canada we know today. What he finds is by turns enlightening, entertaining, and unexpectedly disturbing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shameless Propaganda about?
This feature documentary examines its own genre, which has often been called Canada's national art form. Released in the year of the NFB's 75th birthday, Shameless Propaganda is filmmaker Robert Lo...
Who directed Shameless Propaganda?
Shameless Propaganda was directed by Robert Lower.
How long is Shameless Propaganda?
Shameless Propaganda has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Shameless Propaganda released?
Shameless Propaganda was released on July 1, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shameless Propaganda?
The main cast of Shameless Propaganda includes Robert Lower.