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.
Genre:
Documentary
Year: 1971
Country:
United States of America
Release:
Language:English
Director:
Frederick Wiseman
Cast: