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To Tell the Truth: The Strategy of Truth (North American premiere) (Film Screening)
  • Date: Friday, January 30, 2015
  • Time: 5:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

Part two of this history of the documentary film explores the role of film as propaganda during World War II and the different forms it took in the United States, the UK, and Germany. It also raises the central question of whether a film can be both documentary—reflecting the truth—and propaganda. A film by David Van Taylor. (2013; 56 minutes)

Part one will be screened January 23.

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All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.

Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 in advance.