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War

Women Who Run with the Wolves

Women Who Run with the Wolves

May 5, 2019

D-Day at Pointe-du-Hoc

D-Day at Pointe-du-Hoc

May 5, 2019

The incredible story of the U.S. Army Rangers who assaulted the 100 foot-high cliffs of Pointe-du-Hoc on June 6, 1944, where 6 German cannons were supposed to be located and taken out. Narrated by David McCallum and Donnie Wahlberg Documentary to include: -Interviews with D-Day and Pointe-du-Hoc survivors. -Exclusive Drone footage of the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc. -Exclusive Drone footage of the English Channel approach to Pointe du Hoc and of the seaward side of the cliffs themselves. —Tim Gray

Made in Auschwitz: The Untold Story of Block 10

Made in Auschwitz: The Untold Story of Block 10

May 3, 2019

Around 80 years ago, the gynecologist Carl Clauberg conducted medical experimentation on Jewish girls and women in Auschwitz. The results of those sadistic experiments were used in medicine across the globe. It is possible that German companies played a part in those experiments. Most of the survivors became infertile, and very few of them were later capable to give birth. The Untold Story of Block 10 introduces the audience to those who have survived.

39-45 L'histoire des bases sous-marines

39-45 L'histoire des bases sous-marines

May 3, 2019

Tolkien

Tolkien

May 3, 2019

England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.

Les heures vert de gris

Les heures vert de gris

May 1, 2019

Korea: The Never-Ending War

Korea: The Never-Ending War

April 29, 2019

Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film — written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Korean-American actor John Cho — confronts the myth of the “Forgotten War,” documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.

The Unfortunate

The Unfortunate

April 27, 2019

A close-knit group of friends leaves for the military full of ideals and dreams. They leave everything behind: love, family and their carefree youth. But when the reality of war overtakes them, they are confronted with the raw and relentless truth. When the violence takes its toll, they face a struggle that goes beyond the battlefield. The loss of home, the traumas that haunt them, and the question of whether they will ever find themselves again drive them to extremes.

The Kill Team

The Kill Team

October 17, 2019

When Andrew Briggman—a young soldier in the US invasion of Afghanistan—witnesses other recruits killing innocent civilians under the direction of a sadistic Sergeant, he considers reporting them to higher-ups. However, the heavily-armed and increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear that he'll be the next target.

To Paris!

To Paris!

May 9, 2019

An amazing story of tank crewmen who had gone through the war hand in hand and decided to celebrate the great victory in Paris. The friends, who had survived the dreadful experience of war, reached Berlin and set their eyes on a new course in life involving love, breath-taking adventures and their dream town Paris. The movie is based on real events.

Obaida

Obaida

April 24, 2019

OBAIDA, a short film by Matthew Cassel, explores a Palestinian child’s experience of Israeli military arrest. Each year, some 700 Palestinian children undergo military detention in a system where ill-treatment is widespread and institutionalized. For these young detainees, few rights are guaranteed, even on paper. After release, the experience of detention continues to shape and mark former child prisoners’ path forward.

Happy New Year!

April 20, 2019

War destroys hopes, dreams, mercilessly burns generations.

Mum's Hairpins

Mum's Hairpins

April 20, 2019

Jewish shtetl, Ukraine, 1941. A box with mother’s hairpins – the only thing left from his family – is Yasha’s last chance to escape German invaders and rescue his new friend, a wounded goat kid.

The Wolf Pack

The Wolf Pack

April 19, 2019

"The Wolf Pack" are on a mission to reach Kafr Cenneh. On the way there the 9 commandos must face the enemy which outnumbers them by far.

Kingdom

Kingdom

April 19, 2019

Set in Qin Dynasty during the warring states period in ancient China. Shin was a war orphan. He has a dream of becoming a great general Shin has a fateful encounter with young King Eisei. King Eisei aims to unify all of China.

The War to End all Wars: And its American Veterans

The War to End all Wars: And its American Veterans

April 17, 2019

Relying on newly discovered archival footage, memoirs from the fallen, and expert commentary from scholars, this documentary tells the story of World War I from the American perspective: Its ace pilots, mine-laying Sailors, heroic doughboys, Harlem Hell Fighters, and courageous nurses.

Рихард Зорге. Подвиг разведчика

Рихард Зорге. Подвиг разведчика

April 17, 2019

D-Day Assassins

D-Day Assassins

April 15, 2019

In 1944, group of rebellious American soldiers known as "The Filthy Thirteen" parachute into Normandy to carry out a deadly mission.

Madama Butterfly 蝶々夫人 in Japanese and English Aratani Theatre

Madama Butterfly 蝶々夫人 in Japanese and English Aratani Theatre

April 14, 2019

So what if... what if a brash American naval officer and a young Japanese girl met and fell in love? How would they communicate? (Certainly not in Italian!) In POP’s most ambitious production to date, Artistic Director Josh Shaw’s long-time dream of a bilingual Madama Butterfly comes to life at The Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo. With a new libretto by Josh Shaw and Eiki Isomura, all Japanese roles will be sung in Japanese and all American roles will be sung in English. This is a co-production with Opera in the Heights (Houston). This production is sponsored in part by an Innovations Grant from Opera America.

Escape and Evasion

Escape and Evasion

October 24, 2019

After his men are killed in Burma, a lone soldier returns home in search of solace. Hiding a dark secret and confronted by an unrelenting journalist, he's forced to face the ghosts of his past one last time.