Introduction My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes is a 2014 documentary film, directed and written by Oren Jacoby, that tells the story of the rescue of thousands of Italian Jews during World War II by ordinary and prominent Italians, including the champion cyclist Gino Bartali. The film had its US premiere at the Hamptons International… Read More
Introduction The story of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and how Nazi Germany took advantage of the event for propaganda purposes. Outline In 1930, Germany was awarded the privilege of hosting the 1936 Olympic Games. That gesture to bring Germany back into the world community became problematic when the Nazis took over the nation in… Read More
Introduction Wings of Eagles – also known as On Wings of Eagles and Wings of Freedom – is a 2016 drama film. China, 1937. Its World War II. The true story of Eric Liddell (Joseph Finnes), a Canadian prisoner of war who was captured and kept hostage at a Japanese internment camp. Outline Eric Liddell… Read More
Introduction Bennett’s War is a 2019 American drama-sport film written and directed by Alex Ranarivelo. Outline After being severely wounded during military service in Afghanistan, former professional motocross racer Marshall Bennett makes an unlikely return to riding, as he attempts to win prize money to save the family farm. Production & Filming Details Director: Alex… Read More
Introduction Before the Fall (also known as NaPolA: Hitler’s Elite; German: Napola – Elite für den Führer) is a 2004 German drama film written and directed by Dennis Gansel. It is centred around the National Political Institutes of Education or “NaPolA” schools created under the government of Nazi Germany. These military academies were designed as… Read More
Introduction The Great War played a key role in the history of sport. During World War I, a few miles from the front, soldiers played football, ran races or boxed. It helped soldiers to forget the horrors of combat and the death they experienced on a daily basis, and gave them fresh hope. Built on… Read More
