Product Description

During World War II, the United States government produced literally thousands of films. Though many were intended for the average GI, others were considered too sensitive for general viewing. Classified or confidential films covered an enormous range of subjects, and while most concerned the prosecution of the war, other matters, by today's standards trivial and by no means a threat to national security, were also regarded as "confidential." It wasn't until years after the war concluded that many of these films were declassified. "This Film Is Confidential" features many such films.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18079 in DVD
• Brand: TIMELESS MEDIA GROUP
• Released on: 2007-03-06
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Dimensions: .40 pounds
• Running time: 245 minutes

Customer Reviews

Great WWII Videos
This is another good set from Timeless Video. This set is from the group of U.S. videos taken in Europe and Pacific which were classified and released recently with the Freedom of Information Act. They are complete with maps and commentary, and will be video not seen before. They will show some U.S. defeats the military didn't want the public to see. The time period is from roughly late 43 through the 1st half of 44. Restricted, the companion set from Timeless Video, is the last half of 44 and the 1st of 45. The video is mostly crystal clear. Some of it is a little dark.

Not a bad collection
Forget the "confidential" rubric and just relish this assortment of short films. You won't find any secret Operation Market Gardens here, just a quick succession of bombing raids, dogfights, POWs -- even an offbeat segment about a master sergeant who came up with several clever time-saving innovations for which he won the Legion of Merit. The quality varies considerably, but well worth the price.

Old films little info.
I enjoy good documentaries, especially WWII films. This double ed. gives lots of old footage but little commentary. Segments were not presented in order, just one film clip after the other. It could have been improved a lot with at least a chronological setting and a basic narration. Anyone want to buy my copies?
DCH