John Ford Goes to War

Name: John Ford Goes to War
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-01-01
Rating: 5.5

2002

⭐5.5(8 votes)

56m

Documentary

Overview

When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."

About John Ford Goes to War

John Ford Goes to War (2002) is a Documentary film that follows when World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7." Currently, you can watch John Ford Goes to War on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 8 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.