I have not heard of this. Ive also not heard a reference to Portland as major northern city. As soon as I read that I assumed US NE coast. Why not western ?

I have not heard of this. Ive also not heard a reference to Portland as major northern city. As soon as I read that I assumed US NE coast. Why not western ? Also when you said "us schoolchildren were shown" you are directly implying this movie was (mandatory) shown in schools which based on your reply, is not what happened. 'US children' and network TV would have sufficed for your point. Honestly your writeup feels purposefully dramatic.