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Monday, December 3, 2012

Honor Flight Flick to Play at Capitol Hill

The documentary film that follows the story of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight airs in Marcus Theatres throughout the state this week, but not before members of Congress take time to view the movie on their home turf.

The documentary film showcasing the locally born Stars and Stripes Honor Flight will play at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday in front of members of Congress as well as capitol staff and Honor Flight volunteers. Jo Jensen, of Honor Flight, said four members of Congress will speak during a reception before the movie shows, and five WWII veterans will also be present. The documentary, titled "The Story of Stars and Stripes Honor Flight," will hit the big screen in select Marcus Theatres across Wisconsin on Wednesday. The film will have a limited release nationwide starting Dec. 7. Click here for locations. Starring two Ozaukee County WWII veterans, the film follows a team of local volunteers as they race against the clock to send every WWII …

Greg

1:21 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012

I think that every American should see this documentary, a roll call should be publihsed for the Congressional showing.   more ›

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Honor Flight Movie Comes to Town

Ozaukee County residents star in the film. Area children scheduled to view it in December.

The documentary film that follows the story of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight will be shown at Marcus Theatres in Saukville and other select Marcus theaters throughout the state Dec. 5 through 7. The film will have a limited release nationwide starting Dec. 7. Click here for locations. Starring two Ozaukee County WWII veterans, Honor Flight follows a team of local volunteers as they race against the clock to send every WWII veteran on a completely free trip — an Honor Flight — to Washington, DC to visit the war memorials built to commemorate their service. Throughout the Honor Flight experience veterans begin to share their war stories — some for the first time. For many of the veterans, this is their first visit to Washington, DC and …

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Greg

11:34 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

I would think it would be a field trip to Marcus. They did promise a DVD release for the movie, but I'd guess that won't happen until it is out of theaters 12/15. You may want to contact http://www.honorflightthemovie.com/contact/ and see if they have any provisions in mind for getting the movie into schools. I think every American should see this documentary.   more ›

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