"The library was thrilled to be able to host the first in a three-part series of The American Road to Victory series. Those who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves, while having Director Richard Lanni present provided unique and interesting insight into both the events of D-Day as well as the making of the films. We were especially excited to have several veterans or active military personal in attendance, particularly a veteran of World War II. Mr. Lanni’s and Livingbattlefield’s generosity and inclusion of the veterans as part of the program provided a unique perspective. The library is grateful to Richard Lanni and to Livingbattlefield for their assistance in presenting the program, and we look forward to screening the other two films in the series over the coming months."
Director Ben Loftis
Union County Library System
“I planned a screening of The Americans on D-Day at
the Charleston County Library to commemorate this historic day and pay
tribute to those that served. In watching the film ahead of time, I grew
more and more excited about the event because I knew I would be
offering our patrons something far more than an ordinary documentary
about World War II. The film transports the viewers to that day and
allows you to see the battle through the eyes of those that were there.
Accounts from both American and German veterans remind you of the very
dear price that was paid by all involved. After the screening, one of
the attendees said he had been to Normandy, had seen every film about
World War II, and studied military history extensively, and this was the
best representation of the events of D-Day that he had ever come across.
I am already getting calls asking when I will be screening the next
film in the Americans Road to Victory trilogy.
Livingbattlefield is not just offering an
educational, insightful and engaging film trilogy. They are providing an
unforgettable experience. There were four World War II veterans in
attendance and getting the chance to hear them speak and share their
experience is something I will always treasure as will all those who attended. Honoring these veterans and preserving these pieces of history
is truly what Livingbattlefield is accomplishing.”
Misty Jones
Main Library Manager
Charleston County Public Library
"The “Road to Victory” Project is critical to bringing the history of the greatest generation to our current generation. Public libraries as the center of their communities throughout the United States are natural partners to bring WWII veterans and the public together. Using livingbattlefield.org productions as a catalyst to engage veterans and start them talking about their shared experiences provides living history at its highest level. I highly recommend this amazing program to public libraries throughout the United States."Virginia McCraw, Director of the Marian Wright Edelman Public Library of SC, hosted the inaugural library screening, “I can highly recommend that you take advantage of this awesome programming opportunity. We are all talking about how good we feel about this since getting to work this morning and we heard only positive comments when people were leaving last evening.”
Ray McBrideChairman, SC LENDS Consortium Executive Board
Director, Florence County Library System
No comments:
Post a Comment