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Battle of Midway: The True Story
4.0 / 10• 2019• 51m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
It's June 1942 and the world's fate is about to be decided by a handful of pilots and their untested aircraft. Experience an inside look at the Battle of Midway, captured through rarely seen battle footage and firsthand accounts from its hero dive-bombing pilot, "Dusty" Kleiss. This is an hour-by-hour recount of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. Take a closer look at how this desperately needed victory came about through the design of U.S. airplanes, the skill of the pilots, the element of surprise, and a stroke of luck.
Cast & Crew
Beau Weaver
Narrator
LeadWhat People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Battle of Midway: The True Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
