The Russian Communist Revolution

Series: Twentieth Century Revolutions in World Affairs Series

Genre: Television

Year Published: 1959

Creator: 1261 Glenarm Pl

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Documents the rise of Russian Communism in the 20th century and briefly considers methods of combating it. Shows communism as seen by the advanced nations of the West and the underprivileged nations. (Kinescope). , Revolution/Reviews the development of Communism in Russia during the 20th century. Introduces the concept that Communism has two faces: one seen by the people of the United States and other advanced nations of the West, the second viewed by the underprivileged people of the world. Uses documentary film footage to show actual scenes of the Communist revolution; the rise of Lenin and Stalin; the effects of World War II; and the industrial, agricultural, and scientific changes in Russia. Summarizes the spread of Communism after World War II, and the outbreaks of violence in Poland, Berlin, and Hungary. Concludes with a brief statement concerning the best method of combating Communism's ongoing rise.

Complete Record: Documents the rise of Russian Communism in the 20th century and briefly considers methods of combating it. Shows communism as seen by the advanced nations of the West and the underprivileged nations. (Kinescope). , Revolution/Reviews the development of Communism in Russia during the 20th century. Introduces the concept that Communism has two faces: one seen by the people of the United States and other advanced nations of the West, the second viewed by the underprivileged people of the world. Uses documentary film footage to show actual scenes of the Communist revolution; the rise of Lenin and Stalin; the effects of World War II; and the industrial, agricultural, and scientific changes in Russia. Summarizes the spread of Communism after World War II, and the outbreaks of violence in Poland, Berlin, and Hungary. Concludes with a brief statement concerning the best method of combating Communism's ongoing rise.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.