Co-Starring God: Religion, Film, and World War II

Co-Starring God: Religion, Film, and World War II

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Main Author: Burns-Watson, Roger
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2010
Subjects:
American History
Religion
Film
World War II
20th Century
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1273520794
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin12735207942021-08-03T06:13:52Z Co-Starring God: Religion, Film, and World War II Burns-Watson, Roger American History Religion Film World War II American History 20th Century Motion pictures played a significant role in American society during the Second World War. Hollywood studios, as well as United States Army, used movies to educate audiences about the reasons for the war; to define America’s allies and enemies; address the changing roles of women and African-Americans in society; and to build up morale. Filmmaker deliberately used religious characters, imagery, and dialogue to help them accomplish their propaganda goals. This dissertation explores how Hollywood studios and the United States Army employed religion in World War II-ear films. It examines the role that film censors, the Production Code Administration, and the Office of War Information had in shaping and limiting the ways that religion could be used by filmmakers. This dissertation also highlights how the actions and attitudes of American clergy before and during World War II impacted how screenwriters and producers used religious character, images, and dialogue in their motion pictures. Finally, this dissertation looks at the legacy that these films had with regards to the relationship between religion and World War II. 2010-07-22 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1273520794 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1273520794 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic American History
Religion
Film
World War II
American History
20th Century
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Religion
Film
World War II
American History
20th Century
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