History
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The 2 Sides Project
Anthony Istrico / Events, History, Vietnam / USA / 2017 / Documentary / 100 mins
This film captures the emotional and transformative journey of American and Vietnamese sons and daughters—who had all lost fathers fighting on opposite sides during the war—as they hold their first-ever formal meetings. Filmmaker and film subjects scheduled to attend.Opening Night Screening & Reception Featuring “The 2 Sides Project”
Museum of Photographic Arts
October 18, 2017 7:00 pmThe 2 Sides Project
AMC Mission Valley 20
October 22, 2017 3:15 pm
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Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer
Howard Lipin and Luis Cruz / Local Film Showcase, WWII, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 3 mins
Betty Tenney of Carlsbad did her part to support the War effort during World War II by joining the Aircraft Warning Service, a group of civilian volunteers. She worked out of secret locations in San Diego. Filmmaker scheduled to attend.Preceded by: Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day
Precedes: Bud’s Odyssey, The Last Ring Home, Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney, USS Pearl Harbor
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All American
Michael Ayjian, Stephen Skeel / WWII, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 9 mins
72 years later after D-Day, WWII hero Les Cruise flies again on the same plane - this time his family boarded with him. While he is one of the last surviving D-Day paratroopers, Cruise’s story is not only about his historic jump. It’s also about his familial journey from orphan to great-grandfather.Precedes: Happy, The Rifleman’s Violin, We Can Do It: Stories of Rosie the Riveter
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Bud’s Odyssey
Mark Kirkland / WWII, Healing, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 26 mins
On a mission over the Mediterranean, B-17 Pilot Robert “Bud” Kingsbury and his crew are shot down. Kingsbury becomes the sole survivor by swimming 32 hours to the Italian shore, and then spends 20 months in Stalag Luft III. After years of suffering with sole survivor’s guilt and severe PTSD, he finds a road to healing and reconciliation.Preceded by: Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer, Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day
Precedes: The Last Ring Home, Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney, USS Pearl Harbor
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Charlie & Sam
Ben Powell / WWII, History / USA / 2016 / Documentary / 15 mins
In 2016, fewer than 5% of American World War II veterans remain alive. Follow 97 year-old Word War II Naval Aviator Charlie Edwards as he travels to meet his old squadronmate Sam Takis for the first time since the end of the war.Preceded by: The Colonel
Precedes: Gary Sinise: Always Do A Little More
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Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam
Devin Scott / Veterans, Local Film Showcase, Veteran Filmmaker, History, Vietnam / USA / 2017 / Documentary / 57 mins
"Distinguished Wings over Vietnam" tells the honest, personal accounts of four combat pilots during the Vietnam War. From helicopters to jets, these men reveal how they felt risking their lives in a war that was confusing and unpopular, to say the least. They talk about their missions, the close calls, and how they were treated when they came home. Saving lives by taking lives changed them forever.Preceded by: The Vietnam War
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Happy
Mike Dorsey / Air Force, WWII, History / USA / 2017 / Documentary / 40 mins
WWII fighter ace Larry ‘Happy’ Powell flew 68 missions over Europe in his P-51 fighter. After crashing and spending time as a POW in Germany, Larry returned to his home city of Los Angeles for a dual career in the Air National Guard and as an assistant director in Hollywood. He worked on many Hollywood classics including Breakfast at Tiffany’s and The Right Stuff. Happy showcases gripping stories from WWII and Hollywood sets, and leaves us with Larry’s unique outlook on life.Preceded by: All American, The Rifleman’s Violin, We Can Do It: Stories of Rosie the Riveter
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The Last Ring Home
Josh Shelov / Navy, WWII, History / UK / 2016 / Documentary / 27 mins
"The Last Ring Home” is the incredible story of U.S. Navy officer and Word War II hero Lieutenant Minter Dial and his last wish to have his Annapolis ring returned to his wife after 2 1/2 years of imprisonment by the Japanese. Compiling 25 years of research and 130 interviews with his grandparents’ peers, grandson Minter embarked on a journey to discover his grandparents and bring healing to his father by uncovering the mystery of how the ring was lost and found, as well as its lasting legacy.Preceded by: Aircraft Warning Service Volunteer, Bud’s Odyssey, Pearl Harbor Survivors Relive the Infamous Day, Remembering Pearl Harbor: Mary Lou Mawhiney, USS Pearl Harbor
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Local Film Showcase: Deported Veterans
Deported, Veterans, Local Film Showcase, History
This pairing of short films highlights the struggles faced by deported veterans.In This Program: Deported Veterans of America: Daniel Torres, Exiled
Local Film Showcase: Deported Veterans
AMC Mission Valley 20
October 21, 2017 3:45 pm
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Local Film Showcase: Made by or Starring Veterans
Local Film Showcase, Service, Marine, Veteran Filmmaker, Navy, WWII, Women, History
This collection of short films are all made by or star veterans.In This Program: Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead, Fletcher & Jenks, Forgotten Hero, Black Christmas, Child’s Play, Refuge, Call Me Ma’am, USO San Diego 75 Year Anniversary
Local Film Showcase: Made By or Starring Veterans
AMC Mission Valley 20
October 21, 2017 3:30 pm
