All Films & Events
An exciting line up of films and events is being put together, including an opening night reception, filmmaker discussions, and awards celebration. Click on images below to learn more about films presented in the GI Film Festival San Diego.
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Lion in a Box
Melanie Brown / Healing, Military Sexual Trauma, Animation, Student Film, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11, Women in Service / USA / 2017 / narrative / 4 mins
"Lion in a Box" is an experimental film that elucidates the margins of sacrifice and combat.This first person documentary recounts one woman's military training, and the battles she endured to achieve her goals.
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Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded
Ashley Cusato / African American Experience, Marines, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase, Vietnam War / USA / 2018 / documentary / 85 mins
"Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded" is an honest and unflinching documentary that portrays the extraordinary life story of Major James Capers, Jr. an American hero, who persevered through adversity and after 50 classified missions rose to become one of the most decorated Force Recon Marines in history.Preceded by: Brooklyn in July, Code of Honor: One Soldier’s Stand for Equality
Plays In:
Film Block: Fight for Equality
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 30, 2018 12:00 pm
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My Voice, My American
Students at Stuart Mesa School / Families in Service, Student Film, Post 9/11, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2017 / documentary / 3 mins
First graders read from books that they wrote about a great American that they know - their military parents.Precedes: Sgt. Stubby – An American Hero
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Sgt. Stubby – An American Hero
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 30, 2018 1:30 pm
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Never Forget
Lane Nishikawa / Local Film Showcase, Nisei Experience, WWII / USA / 2017 / documentary / 37 mins
Never Forget focuses on the few remaining World War II Japanese American veterans of the 100th/442nd Regiment, U.S. Army, and their families.Precedes: Unforgotten
Plays In:
Film Block: Perspectives from WWII and the Korean War
Museum of Photographic Arts
September 26, 2018 5:00 pm
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Popcorn & Chocolate
Cathrine Hatcher / Families in Service, Healing, Post 9/11 / USA / 2018 / narrative / 15 mins
A tenacious middle school band student selling fundraisers helps a grief stricken military family recover from their loss.
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The Registry
William Kubota and Steve Ozone / Nisei Experience, WWII / USA / 2018 / documentary / 57 mins
The Registry profiles a few of those who served in the M.I.S. during WWII A very long excel spreadsheet resides on an old computer near the window of an upstairs bedroom in suburban Minneapolis. The spreadsheet is a list, a registry of names of thousands of World War II veterans that served in the U.S. Military Intelligence Service, the M.I.S. Seiki Oshiro, a retired computer programmer, is the keeper of the registry. He also served in the M.I.S. “Who will remember us after we’re all gone?” he wonders. Will his children, or grandchildren know what they did during the war? Maybe the registry will help. Most of the veterans of World War II have passed on. Many have told their stories, recorded for history. But for those in the M.I.S., made up of Japanese-Americans who fought in the Pacific against the Japanese enemy, so many of those stories have been lost, as the unit was sworn to secrecy for decades after the war. Add to that, there was no complete record made by the U.S. Army about who actually served in the unit. The documentary film The Registry profiles a few of those who served in the M.I.S. who reveal stories to their sons and daughters they’ve never shared until now, as they’re well in to their 90s. The film looks at decisions made in a time of war regarding loyalty to country while facing racism and the mass internment in the U.S. of people of Japanese descent.Preceded by: American
Plays In:
Opening Night Screening & Reception
Museum of Photographic Arts
September 25, 2018 7:00 pm
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Safe with Me
Ryan Kelly / Adventure, Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2017 / narrative / 19 mins
In the midst of an apocalyptic epidemic, a sheriff SWAT officer tries to save one more innocent life before time runs out.
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Satellite Drop
L. V. O'Connell / Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2017 / narrative / 10 mins
Satellite Drop is based on the true story of U.S. Marine Michael Johnston on his first tour of duty and the Sergeant responsible for training him at a remote Intelligence Post in Scotland. Things take an unexpected turn after the two learn they’ve been assigned Satellite Drop duty. Their task is to deliver a canister of intel to the Watch Officer before time runs out.
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Sgt. Stubby – An American Hero
Richard Lanni / Animation, World War I, Bridging Generations, Family / USA / 2018 / narrative / 84 mins
Army Pvt. Robert Conroy is adopted by a stray, stump-tailed terrier. Conroy names his new friend Stubby and gives him a home, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century. The two quickly find themselves in the trenches of France during World War I and on the path to history.Preceded by: My Voice, My American
Sgt. Stubby – An American Hero
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 30, 2018 1:30 pm
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Surviving Home
Matthew Moul and Jillian Moul / Healing, Military Sexual Trauma, Post 9/11, LGBTQ+, New Mission, Women in Service, Vietnam War, Bridging Generations / USA / 2017 / documentary / 85 mins
"Surviving Home" is an intimate documentary that follows four U.S. military veterans from different generations over an eight year period as they rebuild their lives after war.Surviving Home
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 29, 2018 3:30 pm
