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Local Film Showcase

Local Film Showcase

Veteran in Washington D.C. visiting the veterans memorials. Photo courtesy of Travis Weger.
Local Film Showcase

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

Description

The Local Film Showcase demonstrates a commitment to San Diego’s local military community. The films featured in the showcase are by filmmakers who serve, or have served in the U.S. military from San Diego or Imperial Counties.

In This Program

  1. Veteran in Washington D.C. visiting the veterans memorials. Photo courtesy of Travis Weger. Watch Trailer Watch Trailer

    Honor Flight: The Ride of a Lifetime

    Travis Weger / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2014 / documentary / 13 mins
    Follow 42 WWII and Korean War Veterans on their emotional journey to Washington DC to view the memorials to their service and sacrifice. Created by local U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Travis Weger from San Diego, CA, alum of the University of San Diego and founding president of the USD Student Veterans Organizations.

    Precedes: The Flying Greek

  2. Still image from film "The Flying Greek." Photo courtesy of Mark Vizcarra. Watch Trailer Watch Trailer

    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

  3. 91 year old Robert Noble being interviewed for film "Living History: Our Hometown Hero." Photo courtesy of Rancho Minerva Middle School.

    Living History: Our Hometown Hero

    Jose Roman, Guadalupe Blancas, Victoria Stauffer, Bryson Newsom, Janet Valdovinos, and Damaris Robles. / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2016 / documentary / 5 mins
    91-year-old Robert Noble, Commander, USN retired, shares his 31 year career as a Naval Officer & Naval Aviator with a group of middle school students in Vista, CA. He shares his insights into the importance of education, and also shares his love for family & country. Bob is a San Diego native, born and raised in San Diego, CA.

    Preceded by: The Flying Greek

    Precedes: A Return to the End

  4. Image from film "The Light Once Captured." Photo courtesy of Ryan Kelly.

    The Light Once Captured

    Ryan P. Kelly / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2013 / narrative / 6 mins
    A young man is looking at some old film cameras at a garage sale. He thinks the camera which has seen WAR sounds cool, until he gets a glimpse at the past...

    Preceded by: A Return to the End

  5. Ceremony commemorating fallen veterans at Saigon. Photo courtesy of Pat Clark. Watch Trailer Watch Trailer

    A Return to the End

    Pat Clark / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2015 / documentary / 56 mins
    A Return to the End follows a small group of U.S. Marines as they return to Vietnam 40 years after their dramatic exit from the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. Set against the backdrop of Vietnam’s 40th reunification anniversary celebration, this story highlights the remnants of war and the efforts made to remember those who did not return.

    Preceded by: Living History: Our Hometown Hero

    Precedes: The Light Once Captured

Dates & Times

Local Film Showcase

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

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