John Ford Goes to War

Year: 2002

Runtime: 56 mins

Language: English

Director: Tom Thurman

Documentary

During WWII, director John Ford was appointed by Bill Donavan—future OSS chief—to lead the Navy’s Field Photographic Unit. The unit produced at least 87 documentaries, emphasizing Ford’s focus on heroism, loss, and the soldier’s viewpoint. Interviews explore Ford’s personality, how the war shaped him, and how his wartime films echo his Hollywood themes, featuring “Battle of Midway” and “Torpedo Squadron.”

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