The motion picture industry hasn't forgot the hugeness of WW II as recent films like Dunkirk and Darkest Hour reinforce. But, the story of these elite Hollywood directors in service in the war is little known. It deserves this sweeping multi-part documentary as both homage and education. The free air we breathe today is in large part due to the great sacrifices men and women made during these truly dark days. The five directors profiled here were enlisted into service to create films to rally and document the war effort often at great danger. This film puts their wartime life and work under a microscope. I must say I find great respect for the whole lot. The jobs they were tasked with was often extremely difficult as they were often at odds with a vagueness of what to do and not do. The fact they succeeded as well as they did is a testament to sheer determination. It changed them all and it's both amazing and uplifting that each did career pinnacle works after coming home from such a savage experience. This is a film that ultimately celebrates the nobleness of the American soldier and just what impact these icons of Hollywood can achieve. I found it fascinating and uplifting, well worth recommending to all.
Review of Five Came Back
