Why might filmmakers have chosen to produce movies that drew on America's historical past?

Question

anonymous · Answer

Perhaps to inform others of history, since some may find reading a history book boring, watching a movie would give a different affect.

anonymous · Answer

does that at all help? @binah1715

confluxepic · Answer

$\huge\color{blue}{Welcome~To~OpenStudy!}$ @binah1715 

For two reasons:
1) To educate people about America's history and hardships.
2) To make money since the public is interested in those type of movies.

kohai · Answer

Please close the question if you no longer need help