The Russian communist revolution

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Date
1959
Summary
Revolution/Reviews the development of Communism in Russia during the 20th century. Introduces the concept that Communism has two faces: one seen by the people of the United States and other advanced nations of the West, the second viewed by the underprivileged people of the world. Uses documentary film footage to show actual scenes of the Communist revolution; the rise of Lenin and Stalin; the effects of World War II; and the industrial, agricultural, and scientific changes in Russia. Summarizes the spread of Communism after World War II, and the outbreaks of violence in Poland, Berlin, and Hungary. Concludes with a brief statement concerning the best method of combating Communism's ongoing rise.
Contributors
C. Dale Fuller; The Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver; Communications Center, University of Denver; Noel Jordan; Howard Zinn; Myron Smith
Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Political; Historical
Subject
Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
Time period
Russian Revolution, 1917-1921 ; Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
film reel (30 min.) 16 mm
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 10906819; Other: GR00465645; MDPI Barcode: 40000003095165

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