The films in this program are nominated for 3 awards. The Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Short, a Special Jury Award and the Audience Award for Best Short Film. They precede Documentary Feature films and appear in the 8x Real Shorts Block. They are all provided to you here, in alphabetical order.
In 1944, the rural French town of Sainte-Mère-Église, with a population of around 3,000, was “milestone zero” for arrival of 150,000 allied troops. For the last 75 years, people of all countries, races, and faiths have gathered to commemorate those whose sacrifice changed the world; however, with few veterans remaining, who will preserve their legacy? Winner of the Best Documentary Short at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
- Year2020
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEngish, French
- CountryUSA
- DirectorHenry Roosevelt
The films in this program are nominated for 3 awards. The Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Short, a Special Jury Award and the Audience Award for Best Short Film. They precede Documentary Feature films and appear in the 8x Real Shorts Block. They are all provided to you here, in alphabetical order.
In 1944, the rural French town of Sainte-Mère-Église, with a population of around 3,000, was “milestone zero” for arrival of 150,000 allied troops. For the last 75 years, people of all countries, races, and faiths have gathered to commemorate those whose sacrifice changed the world; however, with few veterans remaining, who will preserve their legacy? Winner of the Best Documentary Short at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
- Year2020
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEngish, French
- CountryUSA
- DirectorHenry Roosevelt