Shepherd Ahlers

Producer, Assistant Director

Based on a true story. When George arrived at basic training in 1944, he was met with a melting pot of cultures from across America. From bare knuckle boxing to verbal assault, these boys fought to solidify their reputations before they set off for the raging war in the Pacific. This is a story about pride, identity and brotherhood set during a crucial turning point in American History. 

Shot on Kodak 16mm Film

Director: Skyler Lawson
Actors: Dylan Grunn, Grant Schumacher, Delil Baran and Ronan Colfer
DP: R. Aaron Webster
Producers: Skyler Lawson, Shepherd Ahlers
Gaffer: Brenton Oechsle
1st AC: Nicole Lehrman
2nd AC: Paul Schreiber
Sound: Matt Sisco
Colorist: Kassim Norris
Music: Skyler Lawson

Processing and Scanning: Kodak Film Lab Atlanta

Archival Creative Commons footage provided by: Prelinger Archive at Archive.org

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