Episodes

1. The Mission Begins

As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.

2. Combat Zones

Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.

3. The Price of Victory

At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.

Overview

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

Details

Genres

Documentary, War & Politics

Language

EN

First Air Date

2017-03-31

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

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Cast

Meryl Streep

Steven Spielberg

Lawrence Kasdan

Francis Ford Coppola

Paul Greengrass

Guillermo del Toro