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Military Stories Week

November 5, 2024
Military Stories Week

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.

Aubrey Logan dressed in a red suit at a microphone; members of teh U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors in the backgroundSalute 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. 

A man standing in the dark illuminated by a flame coming from a torchIndependent 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.

Service dog staring at the camera.BY MY SIDE

Three 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.

Two people in army uniform running in the dust towards a helicopterInterpreters Wanted

Award-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 Seawolves

Discover 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.

Scuba diver with American flagTo What Remains

A 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. 

Man holding binoculars looking into the sky, mountain setting.The Metal Detector

An 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.

Black male Navy veteran holding up two packs of micro-brew beer, smiling.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.

Up close photo of a man with green eyes and a beard’s faceJULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story

An 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.

 

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