Why isn't Korean War depicted in Hollywood movies?


The Korean War (1950-1953) is considered "The Forgotten War" by many historians. This is due to lack of media coverage and exposure compared to other wars. We barely see information about this war in school textbooks and rarely see them depicted in movies. When we think of Korean War films, we think of M*A*S*H* (a 70's TV show) and Pork Chop Hill (1959). Nothing else really comes to mind.Films that depict the events of modern wars that preceded and succeeded the Korean War, such as WWII and Vietnam War, are released on a consistent basis in Hollywood. Each decade has some sort of iconic film depicting WWII or Vietnam War.I'm not sure why Hollywood hasn't released Korean War films. There are abundant battlefield footage available to the public. If it is due to political controversy reasons, I personally believe Vietnam War brought more public outcry and controversy than Korean War. Millions of Korean descendants live in America; many Korean-Americans work in the film industry in LA. But we still don't have films about one of the most important events during the Cold War.I want to ask if there is a specific reason for such lack of films. Or engage in a discussion about this issue in the comments. Thanks! via /r/movies https://ift.tt/2kavfNb
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