Marshall Plan, The: Against the Odds

Synopsis

Documentary about George C. Marshall’s controversial plan for a U.S. financed reconstruction of Europe. European witnesses reflect on the legacy and consequences of Marshall’s remarkable vision.

Special Features include: Archival film footage of Marshall Plan projects in Western Europe 1948-195; Gallery of black-and-white photos of postwar Western European people and Marshall Plan projects; Twenty-five posters chosen from 10,000 entries in 1950 Marshall Plan competition to promote intra-European co-operation.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

1997

Subjects

History

Keywords

Europe; Marshall Plan; World War II; American Studies

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

$24.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

60 minuted

Year

2014

Production Company

Name

PBS

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Distributor

Name

PBS Shop

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