Steel Town (1944)
Documentary examining the steel industry in Youngstown, Ohio during World War II. Focuses on steel production, including the smelting process, slagging and the blast furnace. Workers reflect upon their lives and the importance of their jobs. Emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the mills and on the plant's labor relations committee to help win the war. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Director: Willard Van Dyke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1944
Production: United Films, Office of War Information
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
propaganda, industry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Steel Town about?
- Documentary examining the steel industry in Youngstown, Ohio during World War II. Focuses on steel production, including the smelting process, slagging and the blast furnace. Workers reflect upon their lives and the importance of their jobs. Emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the mills and on the plant's labor relations committee to help win the war. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
- Who directed Steel Town?
- Steel Town was directed by Willard Van Dyke.
- How long is Steel Town?
- Steel Town has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Steel Town?
- Steel Town is a Documentary film.
- Where was Steel Town produced?
- Steel Town was produced in United States of America.