FDR Lauds Hollywood, Says Dictators Hate Freedom In American Films

The transcript discusses the global influence of American motion pictures, highlighting how they reflect the ideals and aspirations of a free society. It explains why some totalitarian governments restrict these films, fearing the exposure of their citizens to democratic values where government officials serve the people, not rule over them.

What has the American motion picture industry achieved on a global scale?

• It has become a minor player in the global market.

• It has only influenced Western countries.

• It has become a leading force worldwide.

• It has been banned in most countries.

Why do some governments oppose the exhibition of American films?

• They see the films as a threat to their control.

• They think the films promote violence.

• They believe the films are too expensive.

• They find the films culturally irrelevant.

What is a key reason totalitarian regimes resist American films?

• They find the films too humorous.

• They think the films are too long.

• They believe the films are poorly made.

• They fear the films will encourage rebellion.

In a democracy, what is the role of government officials?

• To control the people.

• To serve the people.

• To ignore the people.

• To entertain the people.

How does the role of government officials in a democracy differ from that in a dictatorship?

• In a democracy, officials are entertainers.

• In a dictatorship, officials are servants of the people.

• In a democracy, officials are servants of the people.

• In a dictatorship, officials are elected by the people.