Product Description
During World War II, director John Ford joined the ranks of the many Hollywood actors and filmmakers who participated in the wars film propaganda effort. At the behest of the United States military, John Ford and legendary cinematographer Gregg Toland (Citizen Kane - The Grapes of Wrath) mounted the first re-creation of the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 7th. Steeped in controversy since its making when the War Department censored almost half the film because it was too even-handed and did not demonise the Japanese enough. December 7th is one of John Fords most controversial films, being unseen in its original form for nearly fifty years. It has now been restored to its full running time for this DVD release. December 7th won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short in 1943. Extras include: Introduction to the film (2 Mins), Original censored version (42 Mins), Universal Newsreel (10 Mins), Movietone Newsreel (9 Mins), NHK News Segment (6 Mins), Frank Capra`s Know your Enemy (63 Mins), Poster Gallery.