A Nation Is Born (1947)

This RKO short, part of the "This is America" series, details (as much as possible in a 20-minute short) the transformation, following World War II, of the Philippine Islands, from a divided country of six languages and 80 dialects, into a unified democracy-loving nation. The story is told largely through the experience of Thomas Briggs, an Ohio school teacher, who, years before the Japanese invasion of WWII, began his efforts of bringing unity and the story of democracy to the Islands.

Director: David Griffin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Production: RKO Pathé Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Nation Is Born about?
This RKO short, part of the "This is America" series, details (as much as possible in a 20-minute short) the transformation, following World War II, of the Philippine Islands, from a divided country of six languages and 80 dialects, into a unified democracy-loving nation. The story is told largely through the experience of Thomas Briggs, an Ohio school teacher, who, years before the Japanese invasion of WWII, began his efforts of bringing unity and the story of democracy to the Islands.
Who directed A Nation Is Born?
A Nation Is Born was directed by David Griffin.
How long is A Nation Is Born?
A Nation Is Born has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is A Nation Is Born?
A Nation Is Born is a Documentary film.
Where was A Nation Is Born produced?
A Nation Is Born was produced in United States of America.