Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films
Originally released in 2003. Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films is a documentary film. directed by Bret Wood.
Starring John P. Butler, Earle Deems, and John R. Domer
Synopsis
This film covers the early history of post World War II educational films, especially those involving traffic safety by the Highway Safety Foundation under direction of Richard Wayman. In the name of promoting safe driving in teenagers, these films became notorious for their gory depiction of accidents to shock their audiences to make their point. The film also covers the role of safety films of this era, their effect on North American teenage culture, the struggle between idealism and lurid exploitation and how they reflected the larger society concerns of the time that adults projected onto their youth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Livin' Man Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films about?
This film covers the early history of post World War II educational films, especially those involving traffic safety by the Highway Safety Foundation under direction of Richard Wayman. In the name ...
Who directed Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films was directed by Bret Wood.
How long is Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films released?
Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films was released on June 27, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films?
The main cast of Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films includes John P. Butler, Earle Deems, John R. Domer, David Krug, Eric Krug.