For many, Veteran’s Day is a time to honor and reflect on the service and sacrifices of our nation’s armed forces. This weekend can also be a great opportunity to learn more about military history and the veteran experience by watching some great war movies. To help you get started, here are 8 movies to watch this Veteran’s Day weekend that offer compelling stories and insights related to those who have served.
1. Her War, Her Story: World War II
Narrated by actress Jane Lynch, Her War, Her Story: World War II tells the story of World War II, seen from a new perspective through the eyes of women who witnessed and served in the war.
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2. Seven Lost
A troop of American soldiers fights their way through behind enemy lines in World War 2 Italy.
3. Lancaster
Winning a war is not easy. Lancaster tells the story of the iconic WW2 bomber, through the words of the last surviving veterans. Starting with ‘The Blitz’, we follow our 38 contributors as they join-up, learn to fly and go to war.
4. Here Comes the Sun
‘Here Comes the Sun’ tells the story of four disabled veterans who are estranged from their families, challenged by PTSD, suffering from depression – and who live together in an assisted living home.
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5. Oak On The Outside
A gifted PhD. in Psychology ventures out to help a traumatized veteran where she discovers a war on child trafficking and an unexpected romance.
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6. 22: The Unforgotten Soldier
Two Marines from different generations bond over time to fight the real battle after coming home from the war to survive the statistic of 22 suicides per day.
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7. Home: A Soldier’s Mind Is Always at War
A soldier battling PTSD after the loss of his close friends is forced to face home intruders.
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8. 6655 Mount Vernon Road
After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, generations of veterans seek solace in their rural hometown. Jonah Greenstein’s patient, exquisite shots examine enduring community traditions, and reveal the inwardness of private lives.
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