Food Will Win the War
1942
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Hemp for Victory
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1.0/10
Minimal
1942
Director
Raymond Evans
Runtime
15 minutes
Average Rating
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Hemp for Victory is a utilitarian instructional film designed to promote wartime agricultural production. Its primary goal is to foster national cohesion and civic duty rather than explore diverse human experiences. The film reinforces the social hierarchies of the 1940s, presenting a world where labor and identity are strictly categorized. It functions as a reinforcement of the era's dominant cultural norms, offering no subversion of traditional roles. Because the film's purpose is state-sponsored messaging, it lacks any meaningful engagement with the overlapping aspects of identity, focusing instead on a monolithic depiction of the American workforce.
Category Breakdown
Does Hemp for Victory have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no depictions of gender identities or same-sex relationships.
How does Hemp for Victory portray gender?
Gender roles are strictly defined by mid-century hierarchies. Men lead industrial production while women are limited to supportive or domestic roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Hemp for Victory?
The documentary presents a uniform view of the American agrarian landscape. It lacks diverse ethnic casting, focusing instead on a standardized working class.
How does Hemp for Victory represent religion and culture?
The narrative serves as a tool for patriotism and nationalism. It emphasizes Western industrial strength and collective sacrifice for the state.
Does Hemp for Victory include disability representation?
There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Subjects are shown solely through the lens of industrial utility.
Present on Screen
- Provides a clear, historical look at mid-century industrial and agricultural messaging.
- Effectively communicates the specific wartime objectives of the Office of War Information.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.
- Reinforces restrictive gender hierarchies and traditional domestic roles.
- Fails to include diverse racial or ethnic groups within the agrarian narrative.
- Offers no visibility for individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
An informational film produced to encourage farmers to grow hemp for the war effort during WW2. The film details the many industrial uses of hemp, including cloth and cordage, as well as a detailed history of the plant's use.
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