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Title Work

Title No: 4762

Title: Romance of war

Medium: Moving Image

Original Medium: Television

Date: 5 Nov  2003 21:00:00(Broadcast)

Original Summary:
Episode one begins in 1898 with the Spanish-American War and, after flashing backward to trace the Civil War-era roots of American war reporting, goes on to explore the role of political commitment in war coverage during the first half of the 20th century. Through the experiences of Martha Gellhorn, Ernie Pyle, Andy Rooney, Walter Cronkite and others, the film examines the ways in which a belief in the rightness of the cause led to an emphasis on the noble and heroic aspects of battle, and to an unprecedented level of cooperation between the military and the press. [PBS Website]

Countries of Origin: U.S.A.

Forms: Television

Genres: Documentary

Subjects: War--Press coverage--United States--History--20th century; War correspondents--United States--Interviews.

Credits:
RoleName
Associate ProducerCalder, Cronelia
Executive ProducerDelan, Dalton
WriterFerrari, Michelle
MusicGoodman, Joel
NarratorHunt, Linda
Production CompanyInsignia Films
DirectorIves, Stephen
ProducerIves, Stephen
EditorO'Donnell, George
Ostrower, Ben
ProducerPollack, Amanda
Cinematographer/Director of PhotographySquires, Buddy
Executive ProducerThompson, David
Production CompanyWETA-TV

Component Contents x1

ItemDescription
4775-1-4762-1Disc : DVD 


Contained By x1

Title NoTitle
4775Reporting America at war


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