Sahara- Chris Hovel
Watching Sahara was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Of course this movie was laced with huge amounts of propaganda for the Allies but this movie was also quite enjoyable to watch. This movie gives great examples of how the Allies were shown as being kind and more humane than the evil portrayal of the enemy. This could also be an example of how the Allies were fighting for more than just political, but also for the freedom and justice that America stands for. The movie Sahara also shows how well the Allies worked together and conquered the enemy by getting over the obvious differences such as nationality and race. This is a very stark contrast to the racial superiority of the super-race that Hitler and the Nazis believed in.
If you were some one who was living back in America and saw this movie you would instantly have more faith and respect in the government. This would have a very powerful impact on how I will support the war as a civilian. This could have been done in lots of different ways such as buying bonds, growing victory gardens, or donating supplies that are crucial to the war effort. Although this movie won't go down as one of my all-time favorites I can understand why this movie had such a big impact on the people and culture in that time and how Hollywood cinema went hand in hand with what the American government wanted the public to see and think.