Air of Freedom

Produced by: ECA Western Germany and the U.S. High Commission for Germany (HICOG) and OSR.
Country/Year: BRD 1951
Length : 11'
Language : English
Format: 16mm, 1,37, mono, b/w

Famed radio station RIAS (Radio In the American Sector), which brought news and entertainment to the people of Berlin and Communist East Germany, is featured in this report. In the western sectors of the city reconstruction is proceeding apace, thanks to Marshall Aid. Leading European artists entertain at a concert. Marshall Plan Administrator Paul Hoffman opens the American exhibit at the new West Berlin Industries Fair.

A newsreel–like report on Berlin 100 miles deep into the Russian zone of Germany, where (in its western sectors, at least) reconstruction of the city and its industries is proceeding apace, thanks to Marshall Plan aid. Features the role RIAS (Radio in the American Sector) plays in bringing news and entertainment to the entire city, and to the people of Communist East Germany. Leading European artists entertain at a concert. Marshall Plan Administrator Paul Hoffman opens the American exhibit at the new West Berlin Industries Fair. Also features “Stars over Europe” radio show.