The screening of this feature film is the Series' annual Memorial Day tribute to America's armed forces. The film will be introduced by Dr. Alf Pratte, professor of print journalism in BYU's Communications Department, and a founder and past president of the American Journalism HIstorian's Association. Remember, no food or drink is permitted in the Lee Library Auditorium, and everyone 8 years of age and over is welcome.
Admission is free, but seating is limited.
Robert Mitchum stars as Captian Walker, who solidifes his men into an efficient fighting team. He was killed in 1944 on an island near Japan prior to the film's release in July 1945. It is an incredibly realistic, touching portrait of the man in the trenches, displaying that special kind of daily heroism that won the war, in contrast to the exaggerated portrayals that have usually been associated with the Holywood aim to bolster the Allied war effort. The film received four Academy Award nominations including best screenplay, and best score.