Review of The Negro Soldier (1944) by Ken S — 01 Apr 2014
This propaganda film is yet another work from Frank Capra, though he didn't actually direct this one. It was initially made to entice African Americans to join the army during World War II, but surprisingly encouraged men of all races to join up.
It is a solid propaganda picture, and helped change the way blacks were portrayed on screen, making them more dignified and less comical or subservient than they had previously been shown. It is clear that chunks of history have been glossed over, but if the plan is to encourage blacks to fight for their country, maybe glossing over, omitting, and rewriting aspects if what their country did to them seems like the way to go.
Still the fact that this film showed the positives aspects of black history in a time when they were often overlooked should showcase this film's worth.
This review of The Negro Soldier (1944) was written by Ken S on 01 Apr 2014.
The Negro Soldier has generally received positive reviews.
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