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Design for Death

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This documentary uses newsreel footage and reenactments to chronicle the history of Japan, so those in the post--World War II U.S. could understand the nation against whom they had fought a bitter war. Japan's feudal period and samurai culture from the 11th and 12th centuries are explored, as well as the later decision to isolate the country, to avoid spreading Western concepts of personal freedom. Shinto religion and government-fostered nationalism bring Japan to the tragedy of the world war.

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Audience Member this doc was the brainchild of dr suess aka theodore geisel Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This documentary uses newsreel footage and reenactments to chronicle the history of Japan, so those in the post--World War II U.S. could understand the nation against whom they had fought a bitter war. Japan's feudal period and samurai culture from the 11th and 12th centuries are explored, as well as the later decision to isolate the country, to avoid spreading Western concepts of personal freedom. Shinto religion and government-fostered nationalism bring Japan to the tragedy of the world war.
Producer
Theron Warth, Richard Fleischer
Screenwriter
Dr. Seuss, Helen Geisel
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 10, 1948, Original
Runtime
48m