This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using interviews with survivors more than 50 years later. First, the film sets the context with the rise of Fascism. Then, in 1936, Spain's military revolts against the elected government, and the U.S. and Europe agree not to intervene. In response, volunteers snuck past border guards into Spain to fight with the Republicans. The men and women veterans describe the perils of reaching Spain, limited training, responsibilities of command thrust on the very young, deprivations of a soldier's life, lack of matériel, horrible rates of casualties, and ultimate vindication at the end of World War II.
Sam Sills
Director, Writer
Mary Dore
Director, Writer
Noel Buckner
Director, Writer
Studs Terkel
Narrator
Bill Bailey
Ruth Davidow
Colleen Dewhurst
John Houseman
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Audrey71%
Night Will Fall76%
180° South72%
In the Realms of the Unreal71%
Directed by John Ford70%
Sidney70%
The Class of ‘9271%
Seduced and Abandoned62%
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story62%
Tricked: The Documentary61%
Nothing Like a Dame68%
Lionel Messi: Destiny78%
A Plastic Ocean75%
Sherman's March67%
Love, Marilyn66%
Public Speaking70%
The Red Pill75%
Maidentrip70%
Ronaldo69%
