Memorial Day: Remembering Courage, Sacrifice and the Stories That Keep History Alive
Memorial Day often gets grouped in with the unofficial start of summer. It is the long weekend that brings backyard barbecues, beach trips, road trips , and the first real feeling that the season has finally shifted. But at its heart, Memorial Day is about remembrance. It is a day to honor the people of the armed forces who lost their lives in service, and to reflect on the cost of the freedom we often take for granted. There are many ways to observe Memorial Day, from visiting memorials and cemeteries to participating in the National Moment of Remembrance. Another way we continue to engage with history is through the stories we tell and return to. Film has always had a unique way of preserving memory, not only by showing the battles themselves, but by exploring courage, grief, justice, and the lasting impact of violence long after the fighting ends on individuals and society. This Memorial Day , we’re highlighting The Great Escape II: The Untold Story and The Quick and the Dead...