Briefly describe the historical events given in the movie 'Red Dawn 1984' in the lectures and readings that are included in the film. What were the film makers trying to tell us? (This could be something indirect or implied.) Were they successful? How was the film influenced by US culture at the time it was created? (Answer carefully if the film was created long after the events portrayed!)

Briefly describe the historical events given in the movie 'Red Dawn 1984' in the lectures and readings that are included in the film. What were the film makers trying to tell us? (This could be something indirect or implied.) Were they successful? How was the film influenced by US culture at the time it was created? (Answer carefully if the film was created long after the events portrayed!)