This film focuses on the men who served in the 8th Air Force and their missions flying B-17 bombers during WWII. Any philosophical arguments concerning the right or wrong of their mission is theoretical in hindsight, and pales in the focus of the men portrayed, risking everything to thwart Hitler's design for world domination.
The restored footage and commentary by the last of the participants makes this documentary one of a kind and, possibly, the last of its kind.
Richard Thompson's understated score still manages to bring a sense of majesty and introspection to the images. The soundtrack is well worth a listen, as is the Making Of feature detailing the restoration process.
The restored footage and commentary by the last of the participants makes this documentary one of a kind and, possibly, the last of its kind.
Richard Thompson's understated score still manages to bring a sense of majesty and introspection to the images. The soundtrack is well worth a listen, as is the Making Of feature detailing the restoration process.