Frogman

Directed by Tyler Trumbo

Vietnam, Navy / USA / 2016 / documentary / 16 mins / English

Patrick Humphrey's father dressed in uniform. Photo courtesy of Tyler Trumbo.

Photos of Patrick Humphrey's father while on duty during the Vietnam War. Photo courtesy of Tyler Trumbo.

Polaroids of Patrick Humphrey and his father. Photo courtesy of Tyler Trumbo.

Patrick Humphrey's father diving onto the sea in gear. Photo courtesy of Tyler Trumbo.

Patrick Humphrey's father as a frogman swimming. Photo courtesy of Tyler Trumbo.

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Salute to the Navy

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

Description

Patrick only knew his father through the life stories he would tell – stories of covert operations as a frogman and Navy SEAL in Vietnam. With each story told, Patrick felt he gained not only a piece of his father but a piece of history, as if becoming a steward of family heirlooms. Yet, when his father started performing secret intelligence for the US government, there were stories he could never tell and hardships that ultimately tore the family apart. Frogman delves into the sacrifices and burdens of a family where keeping secrets became part of the job, and explores just how much we can know someone through the stories we inherit.

Director's Bio

Tyler Trumbo is a non-fiction filmmaker from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. His work has been shown around the world at the Sheffield Doc/Fest, Slamdance Film Festival, San Francisco DocFest, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, and the Virginia Film Festival. His work commonly showcases the passions of artisans and musicians that call the Appalachian mountains their home. Tyler holds an M.F.A in Documentary Film and Video from Stanford University and is currently an adjunct assistant professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.

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Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan

John Davies / History, Navy, aviation, WWII / USA / 2016 / documentary / 57 mins
“Heroes on Deck” is the story behind 100 World War II warbirds and their pilots who went through an ingenious training program in Chicago that changed the course of history.
Preceded by: Farewell to Connie, Frogman