Kevin Rafferty
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
"A compilation of archival film clips beginning with the first atomic bomb detonation in the New Mexico desert. The footage, much of it produced as government propaganda, follows the story of the bomb through the two atomic attacks on Japan that ended World War II to the bomb's central role in the cold war. Shown along with the famous 'duck and cover' Civil Defense films are lesser-known clips, many of which possess a bizarre black humor when seen...
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A look at the smoking culture in America, beginning with the pro-cigarette ads of the '20s, '30s, and '40s to the anti-smoking movement of the '90s. A compilation of Hollywood clips, vintage cigarette commercials, anti-smoking scare-films, Congressional battle-footage, smoking esoterica and much more examines how we got to this point in the smoking battle. Casts a satirical eye on the notably uncivilized tactic employed by both sides in today's smoking...