Seeds of Destiny

Seeds of Destiny

1946 · 20 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary, War

Oscar winning postwar propaganda film in support of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. Strident but poignant, focusing on children. The film surveys the Nazi/Japanese atrocities, post-war devastation and the early relief efforts. This film was responsible for raising over $200,000,000, making it a top moneymaking film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

Directed by David Miller · Written by Art Arthur

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