World War II and Me (1976)
In 1976, Francis Lee edited footage he shot during the years 1941 to 1945 while an Army combat motion picture cameraman. A pacifist and painter living on New York City's East 10th Street before World War II, Lee initially requested classification as a conscientious objector. Realizing WWII was a war against racism, fascism and totalitarianism, he reconsidered, was classified 1-A and enlisted as an Army cameraman.
Director: Francis Lee
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Francis Lee
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is World War II and Me about?
- In 1976, Francis Lee edited footage he shot during the years 1941 to 1945 while an Army combat motion picture cameraman. A pacifist and painter living on New York City's East 10th Street before World War II, Lee initially requested classification as a conscientious objector. Realizing WWII was a war against racism, fascism and totalitarianism, he reconsidered, was classified 1-A and enlisted as an Army cameraman.
- Who directed World War II and Me?
- World War II and Me was directed by Francis Lee.
- How long is World War II and Me?
- World War II and Me has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).