
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
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2017-03-31
Aired 2017-03-31
As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.

2017-03-31
Aired 2017-03-31
Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.

2017-03-31
Aired 2017-03-31
At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.









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