The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
17 audience votes
Key crew
- Frederick WisemanDirector
- Frederick WisemanWriter
Stills
Themes
us armymilitary trainingmilitary campobservational documentaryu.s. army soldieru.s. army ranger