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Cold War Propaganda
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Discuss: Can you think of some examples of Propaganda?
Is this Propaganda?
It was paid for the US government, and was meant to provoke a reaction.
This is Stalin with the head of the Soviet Secret Police.
This is "Propaganda."
3.) How does the artist physically depict the malcontents in the film?
2.) What are the characters' complaints?
1.) How does the film describe American life?
Write the following questions on loose-leaf.
Answer the questions while watching the film.
Task 1: Watch "Make Mine Freedom." (1948
What does this film want you to think about America?
Propaganda is information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a political cause or point of view.
Questioning Propaganda
Use the question stems provided to ask a question about ONE of the film's claims.
Jot down the definition.
The Film's Claims
A: America is made of up of people of all races and religions.
B: There is a man trying to sell Americans on an "ism"
C: Labor, Management, and Finance have cooperated to create the highest standard of living in the world.
D: The "ism" will lead to everyone's downfall.
I’m not sure I agree that _____ because…
● I mostly agree that _____, but I disagree that _____ because…
● I agree with your point that _____, but I wonder…
● I’d like to challenge what ____ said about ____…
● I’d like to explore what _____ said about ____...
When Nikolai Yezhov fell out of favor, his image was removed from Soviet history.
Task #2: Watch this Anti-American video from Soviet Poland:
Write the following questions on your paper
Answer while watching.
1.) What are at least two things the film accuses of America of doing?
3.) Why do you think this film was produced?
2.) Are there claims true?
Are you familiar with RT?
How did Russia "hack" the election?
Were you aware that RT is government funded Propaganda?
Ask any questions you need to clarify these concepts, then annotate the RT article for uses of propaganda techniques.
Exit Question: this facebook post was funded by the Russian Government. What do you think it is trying to influence you to do?
This is the from the film "Red Dawn." In the film, Communist forces invade the United States. A group of high school friends band together into a guerrilla unit. The film follows their exploits
Get Ready...
Do you think the government lies to you?
Can you think of a specific lie?
How do you think Stalin WANTS to be viewed here?
Discuss: Who do you think made this film and why?
Because the government controlled the media, Soviet Citizens generally consumed much more propaganda than America.
What do you think this image means?
Autumn Rhythm (Number 30) By Jackson Pollock.