Basic Training
★ 6.8·1971·1h 29min·Documentary
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.
- Director
- Frederick Wiseman
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (Jun 1, 1971)
Where to watch
- Free
