Film · Documentary, History, War

Prisoners of Propaganda (1987)

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.

Director

Graham Shirley

Writers

Graham Shirley

Country

Australia, United States

Language

English

Release date

December 1, 1987