Overview
Shot during the summer of 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Frederick Wiseman’s film Basic Training focuses on a group of men going through infantry training, showing how they are turned from civilians into soldiers. As well as being a unique portrait of the US army at work, the film is also a fascinating snapshot of a time and place at a defining moment in American history.
Year 1971
Studio
Director Frederick Wiseman
Crew William Brayne (Director of Photography), Frederick Wiseman (Director), Frederick Wiseman (Editor), Frederick Wiseman (Writer), Frederick Wiseman (Producer)
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Language English
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