In these times of international strife and a pervasive fear of disaster, it is vital to remember that much of the trepidation that colors our culture has been cultivated by the government itself. To this end, TARGET YOU! collects nine propaganda films dating from the early days of the Cold War. Containing a great deal of important history that is often overlooked, much of the imagery presented here seems bizarre, and the ideas appear outright ludicrous with the passage of time. DUCK AND COVER heads up the collection with its advice on what to do in case of a nuclear attack by the Russians, with a plan for survival that falls incredibly short of its goal. Other titles include TOWN OF THE TIMES, WHAT IS COMMUNISM (with Herbert Philbrick, author of I LED THREE LIVES), WARNING RED, and OCCUPYING A PUBLIC SHELTER.
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