Brazil at War

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Brazil at War

Brazil at War is a 9-minute American propaganda short from 1943. It was produced by the Office of War Information and the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.

The film compares Brazil to the United States, highlighting Brazil’s size, population, and World War I history. It portrays Getúlio Vargas as a progressive leader, calls Rio de Janeiro a modern city with arts and culture, and notes that Brazil’s constitution protects workers and provides social services.

Next, the film shows Brazil’s military, announcing plans for 3 million conscripts. It notes that the Brazilian Expeditionary Force would later see action in the Italian Campaign.

The program also covers Brazil’s economic contributions to the war effort, especially rubber and crystal production.

Details: produced in the United States, released in 1943, language is English, running time about 9 minutes. The short is available to watch on the Internet Archive.