Three documentary shorts reveal personal perspectives from veterans serving in WWII, post-Korean War, and Vietnam and uncover forgotten histories. Films include: “Stamp Our Story,” “Pueblo, a Year of Crises in America,” and “The Volunteer.”"Stamp Our Story"Directed by Kaia Rose, Robert HorstingThree Japanese American women of the Nisei generation share how they led a successful 15-year campaign to issue the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII forever stamp."Pueblo, A Year of Crises In America"Directed by Bill LoweThe true story of an ill-conceived, badly planned espionage mission with crewmen who had no knowledge or training for what they were being asked to perform."The Volunteer"Directed by David BrodieA Vietman War veteran in search of a fellow comarde reflects on the power of friendship and the complexities of identity and belonging.Established in 2015, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, an
“Jimmy in Saigon” is a personal exploration into the mysterious death and radical life of Jimmy McDowell, an American 24-year-old Vietnam veteran who died as a civilian in Saigon in 1972, when filmmaker (and Jimmy’s brother) Peter McDowell was only five. While investigating Jimmy’s drug use and sexuality, Peter takes us from the U.S. Midwest to Vietnam, to France and back home again. In his quest to get to know his brother, he uncovers a hidden romance, new family ties and a remarkable global love story.90 MINSSAN DIEGO PREMIEREEstablished in 2015, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of service members and veterans. The festival also provides veterans and service members with an opportunity to further their creative skills. GI Film Festival San Diego on Facebook / KPBS on Instagram
This collection of documentary shorts explore personal stories of veterans and those that care for them. Films include: “MORE THAN BROTHERS,” “We Carry On,” and “JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story.”"MORE THAN BROTHERS"Directed by Andrea von SiebenthalTwo Green Berets race against time to save the Afghans who kept them safe during their deployments."We Carry On"Directed by Sareen Hairabedian12 caregivers of wounded veterans participate in a six-week virtual poetry workshop that culminates in an on-stage performance in Washington, D.C."JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story"Directed by Max BloomA double amputee Marine fights to not only regain his physical strength but also overcome the mental trauma and reclaim his sense of identity and purpose.Established in 2015, the GI Film Festival San Diego is a multi-day showcase of films for, by, and about military and veteran experiences. Films featured in the festival reveal the struggles, triumphs, and experiences of servic
“Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea” is a 3D documentary film about the life and work of artist, Marine, and acrobat H.C. (Cliff) Westermann. As a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Westermann’s dramatic personal history can be traced through the beguiling, surreal artworks he made to process the horrors he witnessed on the front lines. In doing so, he became an inspiration for many young artists. The film reveals ways in which Westermann protected his empathic spirit – and sanity – by ‘sculpting’ his body, artworks, friendships, his hand-hewn house, and his art-filled letters to his dearest friends and family. The documentary explores themes of resiliency, hope, and humor with a script culled from over a thousand of Westermann’s letters and one audio-interview – voiced by four-time Academy-Award nominee Ed Harris.91 MINSSAN DIEGO PREMIEREPreceded By"The Echoes of War"Directed by Richard O'ConnorAt StoryCorps, U.S. Army S