Diplomacia cinematográfica y Guerra Fría: reajuste organizativo y nuevos cometidos

«The use of Motion Picture as part of the overseas information program is based on the premise that the evidence of the eye witness is the most conclusive, that such evidence is as conclusive in human relations as in law, and that the sound motion picture is the — [superlativo ininteligible] equivalent to direct observation and actual experience. The sound films are taking America to the millions who cannot actually visit this country. They are visualizing America, his land, and his way of life, that the people of the world may see for themselves.[1]» Con estas palabras concluía el principal responsable del programa cinematográfico exterior del Departamento de Estado su revisión apologética de la contribución del cine documental e informativo a la política exterior de Estados Unidos en la posguerra. No mucho antes, ese mismo programa se había salvado de la desaparición ante los interrogantes generados sobre su efectividad. La necesidad de plantar cara a la...