Shot exclusively in HD the film has been in the making for more than fours years. All interviews were recorded using green screen technique, with archival photos, footage, and animation to be added later.
The story is supported by more more than 65 hours of interviews with WWII veterans, adopt-a-grave families, mayors, historians and citizens across Europe - each who shares a story or connection to a soldier.
Filming to be completed in the Summer of 2010 as a select group of veterans returns to Europe on a final visit.
HD PRODUCTION ELEMENTS
45+ hours of Veterans interviews
20 hours of European interviews.
50 hours of A, B and C cameras, filmed during the 65th Anniversary Tour, 30th Infantry Division reunions, memorial ceremonies in the US, as well as other events and historical locations in France, Belgium and Holland.
