Rhode Islanders invited to sneak peek of ‘Remember Pearl Harbor’

Posted 11/14/16

The Rhode Island community will get a special sneak peek at the 17th World War II Documentary film produced by Tim Gray Media and the World War II Foundation on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial …

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Rhode Islanders invited to sneak peek of ‘Remember Pearl Harbor’

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The Rhode Island community will get a special sneak peek at the 17th World War II Documentary film produced by Tim Gray Media and the World War II Foundation on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence. Remember Pearl Harbor is an 84-minute documentary narrated by Hollywood icon Tom Selleck.

The film will make its official premiere on Sunday December 4th at Pearl Harbor as part of the official 75th anniversary ceremonies in Hawaii, then air on over 110 PBS stations nationally.

“We are dedicating the showing in memory to Rhode Islander Raymond Haerry, who until his passing in September, was one of just six survivors still alive who served on the USS Arizona,” said Tim Gray, producer and director of the film. Raymond Haerry is one of 35 interviews in the film with WWII veterans and survivors of the Japanese attack on Oahu on December 7, 1941 which launched the United States into WWII.

“Ray’s son will join us for a brief question and answer session after the showing to talk about his dad’s experiences on the USS Arizona that morning in Pearl Harbor,” Gray said.

Tickets to the event are just $13 with all veterans of all wars and conflicts receiving free admission. Ticket sales benefit the mission of the 501c3 World War II Foundation.

“While we are recognizing the veterans of World War II specifically and marking the date of America’s entry into WWII, this is an event to say thank you to all veterans who have served. They are a special group of people,” Gray continued

“Pearl Harbor is a turning point in American history. Our nation changed that day. It’s important that we all Remember Pearl Harbor because its lessons and impact still resonate today. Having Tom Selleck lend his voice to this emotional film was very meaningful as well,” said Gray.

Veterans should present their military ID upon arrival  at the VMA ticket office or something to indicate that they served.

WWII Jeeps and living history actors will greet guests upon arrival and 1940’s era music will also be part of the program. “It’s a chance to say thank you to all veterans as we approach a very significant date in history,” Gray said.

The non-profit World War II Foundation, based in Kingston, Rhode Island, travels the world chronicling the personal stories of the veterans and survivors of World War II for a national audience on American Public Television (PBS).

As part of its educational mission, the WWII Foundation donates all its documentary films to American Public Television, schools and libraries, so that future generations understand the sacrifices made by the World War II generation.

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