Military Stories Week
November 5, 2024
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An extension of the annual GI Film Festival San Diego (GIFFSD), KPBS presents Military Stories Week — a curated lineup of films and specials that honor and celebrate veterans. With nine different titles, there’s plenty of ways to honor our nation’s veterans through film this Veterans Day.
Watch these stories on KPBS TV or stream them with the PBS app.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
11 p.m.
Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration
Join country music star Mickey Guyton for a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration honoring our nation’s heroes with inspiring military stories and performances by Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band.
Monday, November 11, 2024
10 p.m.
Independent Lens: Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
A powerful tribute to sacrifice and healing, this personal documentary follows U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Anthony Marquez as he revisits the families of his fallen comrades. GIFFSD 2024 Veterans Voice Award Winner.
11:30 p.m.
BY MY SIDEThree veterans and their families share their pain and find hope in the heart of a faithful service dog. GIFFSD 2023 Official Selection.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
9 p.m.
Interpreters WantedAward-winning filmmaker and Army combat veteran Robert Ham follows two Afghan brothers from their childhood growing up during the Russian/Afghan war, through their service as interpreters alongside U.S.-led forces, and their ultimate escape from the Taliban. GIFFSD 2024 Founders’ Choice Award.
10:30 p.m.
Scramble the SeawolvesDiscover the story of the HA(L) -3 Seawolves and the events that led them to become the most decorated squadron in the Vietnam War and arguably in all of Naval aviation history.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10 p.m.
To What RemainsA small team of accomplished scientists, oceanographers, archaeologists, historians, researchers, and military veterans search for, recover, and repatriate the remains of Americans missing in action since WWII. GIFFSD 2023 Best Documentary Feature.
11:30 p.m.
The Metal DetectorAn Austrian retiree discovers a World War II B-17 wreckage site and sets out on a mission to bring a group of international strangers together for healing and connection.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
8:30 p.m.
Fresh Glass: A Thirst for Giving
Meet a former Navy search and rescue swimmer and owner of the only Black beer company in San Diego. His desire to pay it forward through brewing, shows his dedication and commitment to his country and community.
9 p.m.
JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu StoryAn Oceanside Marine, struggling to come to terms with the loss of his legs from an IED in Afghanistan, discovers the healing power of jiu-jitsu. He fights to regain his physical strength and reclaim his sense of identity and purpose. GIFFSD 2024 Best Local Film.
