Synopsis: During WWII over 550,000 Jews served in the U.S. military with over 50,000 of these soldiers being decorated for valor. For the first time, The Bronze Star of David will document these dramatic untold stories of heroism and sacrifice, told through the eyes of the men who lived it.

The Bronze Star of David will explore the challenges of Anti-Semitism many of these soldiers faced from the very military they were fighting for, to the triumphs of a hard- fought victory on the battlefield to the horror of what was found in the liberated camps inside Germany. At its heart, this is a story of men in combat, who fought for a country and an ideal they believed in. This is a story that must be told.

From the producers of the award winning and highly acclaimed This is War-Memories of Iraq, The Bronze Star of David will be told with the same style of live interview and archival footage that earned such high national praise for This is War.

The Soldiers; The Producers have been working closely with the Oregon Jewish Museum and many Portland-area WWII veterans have been identified for interview candidates. Many of these soldiers have received Bronze Stars, Silver Stars or Purple Hearts for their valor. These men served in all branches of the military and both the Pacific and European Theaters.

All of the interviews will be shot at the Lucky Forward Films studio in Hillsboro and in high definition format.

Timing:
We are losing over 1,600 hundred WWII veterans a day. We must act quickly as we have already lost some of the potential interviewees for this film in just the last few months. When they pass, so will their stories. We must act now.

Distribution:
The plan is to make this film and distribute it to Education, Public Broadcasting and via organizations such as the Jewish Federation. Proceeds from the film can go towards sponsor identified programs. We will also be giving a copy of the completed film as well as the raw interviews to the Oregon Jewish Museum.

Sponsorship:
The National Combat History Archive is seeking a sponsorship to make this film.

For more information contact:

Gary Mortensen

503-597-7030 or 504-490-8696