Official Selection – 2017 Normandie-WWII Film Festival in France. This biopic tells the life story (thus far) of a vibrant, extremely candid 95 year old resident of NH who raised himself (abandoned by a single mother), became a decorated WWII fighter pilot, commanded the first nuclear-armed fighter squadron in the Cold War, mentored future astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Ed White, served in the Pentagon, flew combat in Vietnam, was shot down over Laos and survived a harrowing rescue, went to college (at age 48), studied Art, hung out in SoHo during the heyday of American Modern Art, became a professor of Sculpture for 19 years, retired, and is now working on his second novel. His story is told in the subject's own words, using many of his own photos and home movies. Having witnessed much of the 20th century from 12,000 feet, he provides a unique view of American history. This film was produced for less than $20k by two first-time filmmakers, both of whom are in their 60s.
Official Selection – 2017 Normandie-WWII Film Festival in France. This biopic tells the life story (thus far) of a vibrant, extremely candid 95 year old resident of NH who raised himself (abandoned by a single mother), became a decorated WWII fighter pilot, commanded the first nuclear-armed fighter squadron in the Cold War, mentored future astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Ed White, served in the Pentagon, flew combat in Vietnam, was shot down over Laos and survived a harrowing rescue, went to college (at age 48), studied Art, hung out in SoHo during the heyday of American Modern Art, became a professor of Sculpture for 19 years, retired, and is now working on his second novel. His story is told in the subject's own words, using many of his own photos and home movies. Having witnessed much of the 20th century from 12,000 feet, he provides a unique view of American history. This film was produced for less than $20k by two first-time filmmakers, both of whom are in their 60s.
Directors: JayMacNamee BobBear
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Completion date: 12/13/2016
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