Honor Flight: The Ride of a Lifetime

Directed by Travis Weger

Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2014 / documentary / 13 mins / English

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

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Local Film Showcase

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

Description

Take an emotional journey to Washington DC with 65 WWII, Korean and Vietnam War Veterans as they view their memorials to their service and sacrifice for the first time. Following the Veterans for over 24 hours, experience first-hand as this moving documentary tells their stories from an up-close and personal perspective. The Honor Flight transports our nations heroes at no-cost to the Veteran to visit and reflect at their memorials.

Director's Bio

Travis Weger is a former award winning commercial video producer turned documentary filmmaker. With over 14 years in the industry, he has written and directed hundreds of broadcast, internet and web based content for global brands, government agencies, to work archived in the Library of Congress. A military Veteran and current drilling reservist, he has dedicated his craft to highlighting Veterans and telling their stories.

Precedes

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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

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Local Film Showcase

Local Film Showcase
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: Honor Flight: The Ride of a Lifetime, The Flying Greek, Living History: Our Hometown Hero, The Light Once Captured, A Return to the End