- Brazil at War
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name = Brazil at War
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released = 1943
runtime = 9 min
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language = English
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1943 propaganda documentary produced by theOffice of War Information and the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.The 9 minute long film trumpets Brazil's supposed "progressiveness" under Vargas, noting that
Rio de Janeiro is a "modern city" know for its arts and culture, and that Brazil's constitution allows freedom for its workers and social services. Then shots of the Brazilian Army and Navy are shown, and we are told that 3 million conscripts are planned. ABrazilian Expeditionary Force did later see action in Italy.After the segment on Brazil's military, the economic contributions of Brazil are delved into, especially its rubber and crystal production.
ee also
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List of Allied propaganda films of World War II External links
* [http://www.archive.org/details/Brazilat1943 Complete film at archive.org]
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