Prisoners of Propaganda

Synopsis

In 1943, the Imperial Japanese Secret Service made a film called Calling Australia! to show the "exemplary conditions" under which prisoners of war were kept, and to "soften up" the Australian public for the anticipated occupation of their country by Japanese forces. Prisoners of Propaganda tells why the film was made, and how it came to be forgotten.

Director

Graham Shirley

Written by

Graham Shirley

Studio

Film Australia

Released

1 December 1987

Genres

Documentary, History, War