Food: Secret of the Peace
1945
11 min
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Made at the end of WWII, this short film shows scenes of food queues, hunger riots and famine in liberated Europe, pointing out the political danger that lies in starvation conditions. Causes of food shortages and measures taken by the Allies to solve these problems are described.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Made at the end of WWII, this short film shows scenes of food queues, hunger riots and famine in liberated Europe, pointing out the political danger that lies in starvation conditions. Causes of food shortages and measures taken by the Allies to solve these problems are described.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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directorStuart Legg
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producerStuart Legg
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scriptStuart Legg
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editingStuart Legg
Education
Ages 13 to 17
Geography - Territory: Agricultural
Geography - Territory: Regional
History - World War II
Media Education - Advertising
Media Education - Documentary Film
Discuss the effects of the wartime destruction of farmlands and transportation links that caused massive food shortages and starvation following the war in Europe. Have students comment on the sources of aid that were available to alleviate the shortages in Europe’s large cities and rural areas.
