12th Annual Military Film Festival
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, M0 65616
Branson's IMAX Military Film Festival is produced by Colonel James Wilhite, author and producer of We Answered the Call: Building the Crown Jewel of Afghanistan, in partnership with Paul and Ann Bluto, owners of Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex. The film festival was established to educate future generations and to honor all the men and women who have served our nation. Documentaries will be shown each morning of the film festival at 8:30 AM. The Branson IMAX box office opens at 7:30 AM. Military Film Fest films are free to all veterans and $6 for any additional guests.
Films for 2024:
Wednesday, November 6
THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM
The Girl Who Wore Freedom is an unconventional love story between the people of Normandy, France and the American GIs who freed them from German occupation, told by those who lived it. Meet Christian Taylor – Producer / Director.
Thursday, November 7
THE UNIMAGINEABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL
The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel is a tale of a captured German Platoon Leader who survives WWII, immigrates to Cleveland, and ultimately forges a 25-year career with a small company owned by Orthodox Jews.
Friday, November 8
THE SEABEES OF IWO JIMA
"We Build, We Fight." The Seabees of Iwo Jima is the story of U.S. Naval Construction Battalions, who built vital WWII infrastructure in Europe & the Pacific – while also fighting. Their greatest challenge came in the battle for Iwo Jima in 1945.
Saturday, November 9
THEY VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS: Merrills Marauders
Legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw narrates They Volunteered for This: Merrills Marauders, the story of volunteer soldiers specializing in "hit and run" tactics in Burma's jungles and mountains in WWII. One of WWII's most heroic & least talked about units.
Sunday, November 10
DAYS OF DAYS: June 6, 1944
Day of Days: June 6, 1944 details how the United States sent the best they had to offer through the gates of Hell in Normandy, France on a now infamous day in WWII. Hear four of those D-Day veterans tell their stories and detail the devastation witnessed.
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Holiday Events
- Veterans Event
- Veterans Week
