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11th Annual Military Film Festival

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.
 
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2023-10-18 Military Film Fest Poster 01 America's Wing Responds

America's Wing Responds

America’s Wing Responds is a rare in-person presentation hosted by General Ben Robinson. General Robinson will share his personal experiences following the events of 9/11 and the part he played in America’s response to the attack on the Twin Towers.
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Dear Sirs

Dear Sirs is a poignant documentary that tells the story of filmmaker, Mark Pedri and family. Seventy-five years later, Pedri retraces the steps of his grandfather as a prisoner of war during World War II, held in Metz, France.

Meet Mark Pedri (Director/Writer) & Carrie McCarthy (Producer/Co-Director).
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That's all Brother

In 1944 a C47 Skytrain nicknamed “That’s All Brother” left England to drop troops into Normandy.

She disappeared after the war...until a scrapyard discovery in 2015. Follow a group of restorers as they attempt to make a fragile plane airworthy in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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Dear Sirs

Dear Sirs is a poignant documentary that tells the story of filmmaker, Mark Pedri and family. Seventy-five years later, Pedri retraces the steps of his grandfather as a prisoner of war during World War II, held in Metz, France.

Meet Mark Pedri (Director/Writer) & Carrie McCarthy (Producer/Co-Director).
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The Donut Dollies

In 1968, two best friends joined an elite team and flew into a war zone wearing powder blue dresses. They were Red Cross Donut Dollies.

Their mission - cheer up Vietnam’s GIs. In THE DONUT DOLLIES hear the untold story, 50 years in the making, of the American women who volunteered to go to Vietnam on an impossible mission.

Branson Veteran's Homecoming Week

Although Branson honors Veterans every day of the year, Veterans Homecoming Week is a special annual event for servicemembers and their families.

Veterans Homecoming Week will host many different occasions for veterans and their families to be part of including mini reunions, memorials, a military ball and the Veteran’s Day Parade.

For more information about Veteran's Homecoming Week CLICK HERE