Series VI. Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in WWII, 1937-2011, inclusive
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This series consists of materials related to Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in WWII, an Academy Award nominated feature documentary released in 1992. The film chronicles the all-Black 761st Tank Battalion, one of only a few segregated units to see combat in Europe during World War II and assist in the liberation of concentration camps. Materials include posters, press, photographs, a scrapbook, and film elements (such as a news segment, interviews with participants, and interviews with filmmakers) on various media. After the film's release, there was some dispute over its accuracy; materials related to the controversy, including articles, press releases, correspondence, and a playscript, are included.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically into seven subseries and alphanumerically within each one.
Subseries VI.A. Awards and Honors, 1992-1993, inclusive
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This subseries includes materials related to awards won by the film and its filmmakers. Materials include correspondence, an invitiation, and awards program.
Correspondence, Invitation, and Programs, 1992-1993, inclusive
Photographs, circa 1992-1993, inclusive
Digital materials
Subseries VI.B. Controversy, 1993-1998, inclusive
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This subseries consists of materials related to the controversy over the accuracy of the film, such as the filmmakers' response, press releases, and a playscript.
Correspondence, Press, and Press Releases, 1993-1998, inclusive
Roth, Ari -- Goodnight Irene -- Play Based on Controversy, 1994-1996, inclusive
Subseries VI.C. Marketing Materials, 1992-1995, inclusive
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This subseries includes materials related to the marketing of the film, such as posters, postcards, press releases, and a VHS cover.
DVD Cover, circa 1995
Digital materials
Posters, 1992, inclusive
Press Release, Brochure, and Postcard, 1992-1995, inclusive
Subseries VI.D. Press and Reviews, 1991-2003, inclusive
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This subseries contains publicity materials related to the film, such as reviews, clippings, a publicity scrapbook, and an interview.
Clippings, 1991-1999, inclusive
Scrapbook, 1992-2003, inclusive
"Survivors of the Shoah" with Benjamin Bender -- Interviewed by Nina Rosenblum, February 23, 1996
Subseries VI.E. Production Materials, 1990-2012, inclusive
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This subseries includes material related to the production of the film, such as video recordings, photographs, a proposal, and correspondence.
Correspondence, 1990-2011, inclusive
Electronic Recordings, 2004-2012, inclusive
Digital materials
Photographs, 1991
Prints and Negatives
Electronic Records
Digital materials
Proposal and Storyboard, 1990-1992, inclusive
Slides by Simon Chaput, 1991
Video Recordings
Christopher Ruddy, undated, inclusive
Liberators at Rikers Island, December 18, 1992
Miles Educational Films -- Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in WWII, December 15, 1992
Miles Educational Films -- Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in WWII -- License Copy -- Reels 1-5, February 9, 1994
Subseries VI.F. Research, 1937-1990, inclusive
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This subseries consists of research materials used in the making of the film, such as published articles, interviews, and photographs.
Articles, Interviews, and Archival Material, 1945-1990, inclusive
Photographs and Negative, 1937-1945, inclusive
Subseries VI.G. Screenings and Festivals, 1993-2006, inclusive
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This subseries contains materials related to the screening of the film and participation in film festivals. Materials include correspondence, festival programs, and schedules.
