This film, presented as a documentary drama, functions more like an examination of how Japan successfully surprised the American military on that pivotal day. A conversation between fictional characters—"Uncle Sam," voiced by Walter Huston, and "Mr. C," portrayed by Harry Davenport—serves as the narration. Initially, they praise Hawaii’s diverse population and its economic contributions through industries like sugar …

I found this to be quite good. I’ve become interested in World War II propaganda films and documentaries from all perspectives lately, and I really wanted to watch this one because I'm such a fan of Ford’s ‘They Were Expendable.’ It’s absolutely worth seeking out if you share that kind of interest. I often think about whether it’s possible to create a completely 'objective,' 'unbiased' documentary—the choices film…