War of the Worlds

On Halloween Eve, 1938, a news bulletin reported that Martians had landed in a tiny New Jersey town. Although most listeners understood that the program was a radio drama, thousands of others plunged into panic, convinced that America was under a deadly attack. War of the Worlds explores how Orson Welles’ ingenious use of radio struck fear into an already anxious nation.

53min2013

Documentary·Edifying·Frightening·Fun

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Audio languages: EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Cathleen O’Connell

Producers: Mark Samels Cathleen O’Connell Sharon Grimberg Susan Bellows

Starring: Oliver Platt

Studio: PBS

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