Basic Training
(1971)
June 1, 1971
(US)
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Documentary, War
• 89m
Overview
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.
Keywords
us army
military training
military camp
observational documentary
u.s. army soldier
u.s. army ranger
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Released
Original Language
EN
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