The Decade You Were Born - 1940s

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Ron Meyer directed this 2011 documentary that takes viewers back to the 1940s, a decade shaped by major political shifts, technological advances, and cultural moments. The film explores how Americans lived during these years, from the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to his unprecedented third term and the country’s isolationist stance, to workplace changes like the forty-hour work week. Popular entertainment flourished with releases from Walt Disney Studios including Fantasia and Pinocchio, while new consumer products like nylon stockings debuted and musicians like Glen Miller created the era’s defining sounds.

This single-disc DVD runs 93 minutes and carries a not-rated designation. It’s an engaging look at the decade for anyone curious about 1940s history and culture. Grab this used copy and own a piece of media history at a fraction of retail cost.