If you want to understand the 1940's, your parents or grandparents and the times in which they grew up, then this is the documentary to watch. The entire 3 hours will make you smile, make you proud and bring tears to your eyes as you listen to the music that motivated a country, the personal stories of the people who were coming of age then and life before, during and after World War II. It is a terrific story and you'll find you can't tear your eyes away from the screen as the film makers have truly brought that era to life. I highly recommend this to anyone who has a penchant for that time in history or a fondness for movies made during those years.