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GI Film Festival San Diego

All Films & Events

An exciting line up of films and events is being put together, including an opening night reception, a family movie night, and awards ceremony.  Click on images below to learn more about films presented in the GI Film Festival San Diego.

 

 


  1. Adventurmentalism

    Luke Holton / Afghanistan, Healing, Army / USA / 2015 / documentary / 35 mins
    Directed by a former member of the U.S. Army, “Adventurmentalism,” is an interpersonal depiction of nature's positive influence on mental health in combat veterans and suicide survivors struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Preceded by: Operation Allie

    Plays In:
    How We Heal

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 17, 2016 3:30 pm


  2. Almost Sunrise

    Michael Collins / Iraq, Healing / USA / 2016 / documentary / 99 mins
    Many soldiers return from war with inner conflict and depression surrounding the brutality of war. After two soldiers considered suicide, they found therapy in walking 2,700 miles across the country. “Almost Sunrise” follows the duo’s healing journey.
    Almost Sunrise

    The Village Theatres Coronado
    September 15, 2016 6:30 pm


  3. American Girl

    Rebecca Murga / Afghanistan, Army / USA / 2016 / narrative / 14 mins
    When US Army soldier Julie Morales is hit by a sniper in Afghanistan, she fights to stay alive by clinging to childhood memories of her dangerous journey from Guatemala to the United States via Mexico.

    Precedes: Love is No News

    Plays In:
    Military Pitch Fest and Mixer

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 18, 2016 4:00 pm


  4. American Umpire

    James Shelley / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2016 / documentary / 57 mins
    American citizens comprise a large amount of military personnel around the world, and it has been this way since the Cold War ended. “American Umpire” seeks to open up a national discussion about the foreign policy of the United States in an important election year.

    Preceded by: The Year Of The Tiger – JFK 1962

    Plays In:
    Facing Crisis

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 17, 2016 4:00 pm


  5. Filmmakers Ken and Betty Rodgers

    Closing Celebration and Awards Ceremony

    Events / Party
    Join us for a reception and awards ceremony.
    Closing Celebration & Awards Ceremony

    DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 18, 2016 6:00 pm


  6. Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War

    Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky III / History, WWII / USA / 2016 / documentary / 90 mins
    Spouses Waitstill and Martha Sharp embarked on a two-year endeavor to rescue Jews and other refugees from the Nazis around Europe during World War II. In doing so, they selflessly risked their lives and the well-being of their children left behind in the United States.
    Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 17, 2016 6:00 pm


  7. Escape from Firebase Kate

    Paul Kakert / Vietnam, History / USA / 2015 / documentary / 61 mins
    During the end of the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, 26 American troops are caught in the transition. Unsupported by the South Vietnamese, the men are surrounded by thousands of North Vietnamese troops. After surviving a three-day siege, they escape through the jungle and directly past enemy troops. “Escape From Firebase Kate” is their story, told by the men who survived.

    Precedes: Tom’s War

    Plays In:
    Remembering Vietnam

    The Village Theatres Coronado
    September 15, 2016 7:00 pm


  8. Family Movie Night featuring Storks

    Nicholas Stoller / Family / USA / 2016 / Family / 86 mins
    Bring the kids and enjoy a special preview screening of "Storks". Admission includes hosted popcorn and bottled drink. Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. The company’s top delivery stork accidentally activates the Baby Factory, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. A race to make his first-ever baby drop results in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world. This film is rated PG for mild action and some thematic elements.
    Family Movie Night Featuring Storks

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 16, 2016 6:30 pm Sold Out

    Family Movie Night Featuring Storks

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 16, 2016 6:45 pm Sold Out

    Family Movie Night Featuring Storks

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 16, 2016 7:00 pm Sold Out


  9. The island of the USS Constellation, the brains of the entire ship. Every day sailors and officers would fill the bridges to command operations throughout the ship. Photo courtesy of Cody Long.

    Farewell to Connie

    Gary Robbins & Cody Long / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2014 / documentary / 21 mins
    It was a city within a city. For 41 years, the carrier Constellation- home to as many as 5,500 sailors- operated out of San Diego Bay, where its island became a part of the city’s skyline. More than 160,000 men and women served on “Connie” during a period that stretched from the Vietnam War to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The short film recounts the history of the ship through the eyes of San Diegans who served on its decks.

    Precedes: Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan

    Plays In:
    Salute to the Navy

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 17, 2016 1:00 pm


  10. The Flying Greek

    Mark Vizcarra / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2016 / narrative / 12 mins
    This film follows the story of Steve Pisanos' journey as he becomes a fighter ace during World War II.

    Preceded by: Honor Flight: The Ride of a Lifetime

    Precedes: Living History: Our Hometown Hero

    Plays In:
    Local Film Showcase

    UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
    September 18, 2016 1:00 pm Sold Out