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Basic Training

Basic Training

1971 1h 29mDocumentary

Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.

3.4/5

TMDB score· 16 votes

Synopsis

Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.

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Frederick WisemanFrederick WisemanDirectorWilliam BrayneCinematography

Director

Frederick Wiseman

Writer

Frederick Wiseman

Release date

1 Jun 1971

Runtime

1h 29m

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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