They Also Serve

Description	This British film from 1940 portrays a housewife on a day like any other. Following a woman going about her business, the film shows a woman who has casually integrated serving the war effort into her everyday routine, from bringing dinner to a neighbor whose soldier husband has returned to growing vegetables to help with the food shortage. The emphasis that little efforts make a difference not only subtly pushes viewers to also make such small contributions, but it also acknowledges and applauds the strength of those left behind. In short, this film takes a break from portraying the bravery of soldiers to showing the bravery of women back on the home front.
Creator	Realist Film Unit: production R. I. Grierson: direction Great Britain. Ministry of Information
Contributor	A. E. Jeakins: camera; H. Halsted: sound
Date Issued	1940
Original Format	16mm print
Duration	07:48
Color/Black & White	B&W
Sound/Silent	Sound
Nation of Origin	U.K.
Geographic Coverage	U.K.