Basic Training
6.4
June 1971
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.
Runtime:
1 hour 29 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
en
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Frederick Wiseman