Homefront (Reel 1, 1985)

The film explores the impact of World War II on American society from 1941 to 1945, detailing how the war changed the lives of those who remained at home. It highlights the sense of unity and purpose among Americans as they faced the challenges of war, including enlistment, industrial conversion to war production, and the social dynamics that arose during this period. The narrative also touches on the experiences of racial discrimination faced by African Americans and Japanese Americans during the war, as well as the rise of racial tensions and riots at home. Ultimately, the film reflects on the profound and lasting changes that the war brought to American life.

Keywords
World War II, American society, home front, enlistment, war production, racial discrimination, Japanese Americans, African Americans, unity, social change