Portraying the Military on the Silver Screen: Process, Implications, and Influence
Channel: U.S. Naval Institute
Date: 2020-11-20

Films have an impact on the public’s perception of the military. Does Hollywood have an obligation to get it right? How deeply affected are the public’s views by what they see on the big and small screens? Panelists will also explore real-life examples of the training and sacrifices actors, directors, and producers make to ensure an accurate portrayal and how they weigh the impact of deviating from the “truth.”