Projections of America
Synopsis
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Robert Riskin headed up a secret film unit that sought to redefine America in the eyes of the world during the darkest days of World War II. The filmmakers created powerful short documentaries that showed America's strength not through images of tanks, but in portraits of farmers, school children and window washers. The "Projections of America" films were brilliant, moving portraits of America that were unlike any films ever made before, but seventy years later they are forgotten, hidden away in government archives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FIFA - Int'l Festival of Films on Art, Montreal
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 20, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Miller
- Original Title
- Projections of America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- DOCDAYS Productions, Willow Pond Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Miller
Peter Miller
Antonio Rossi
Amy Carey
Antje Boehmert, Christian Popp, Peter Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Miller
Director
Peter Miller
Writer
Antje Boehmert
Producer
Christian Popp
Producer
Amy Carey
Editor
Antonio Rossi
Director of Photography
Peter Miller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Projections of America
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What is Projections of America about?
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Robert Riskin headed up a secret film unit that sought to redefine America in the eyes of the world during the darkest days of World War II. The filmmakers created powerful short documentaries that showed America's strength not through images of tanks, but in portraits of farmers, school children and window washers. The "Projections of America" films were brilliant, moving portraits of America that were unlike any films ever made before, but seventy years later they are forgotten, hidden away in government archives.
Who directed Projections of America?
Projections of America was directed by Peter Miller.
Who stars in Projections of America?
The principal cast of Projections of America includes John Lithgow.
When was Projections of America released and how long is it?
Projections of America was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Projections of America?
Projections of America holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).