Japan and democracy

Duration: 18

Year Published: 1949

Creator: the editors of Time Life Fortune present.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: McGraw-Hill Text-Films.; Time, inc. March of Time (Division)

Description: A Forum Film.; Copyright notice on film: 1949.; Distribution from Library of Congress national union catalog.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CBPF.; Library of Congress national union catalog, 1948-52, v. 24, p. 162.; A report on the program administered by General Douglas MacArthur for educating the more than 81 million people of Japan to the ways of democracy. Shows the post-war reconstruction of Japan's towns, houses and government. Portrays Emperor Hirohito's new role and the difficulty the Japanese people have in understanding democracy. Japan's new-found freedom, and the nation's continuing economic and cultural problems are shown through the daily life of a typical Japanese family. Changes brought by democracy include a new role for women, free elections, land reform, educational improvements, industrial growth and religious choices. Highlights the attraction of communism as an alternative to democracy for the Japanese people.; PFA 1608-04-437. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: March 15, 2004 scratched.; PFA 1608-04-309. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: March 15, 2004 scratched.; PFA 1608-04-516. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: March 15, 2004 scratched.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE