Tuesday, at 7pm ABOVE AND BEYOND Tuesday, January 27th, 7pm at the Savannah Jewish Film Festival A ragtag band of volunteer airmen mobilizes in the skies above Israel to fight for the fledgling nation’s survival in ABOVE AND BEYOND. youtube/watch?v=bNMJGaptDds Barely home from WWII combat, these ace pilots – mostly Jewish- Americans – found themselves compelled to do battle yet again, this time against Arab invaders in defense of an ill-equipped Jewish state. At risk of losing their citizenship and their lives, they smuggled out surplus planes and ammunition, training in secret as they made preparations to rescue Israel from certain annihilation. Relying on a small squadron of rickety aircraft, a handful of young foreign pilots turned the tide of Israel’s War of Independence, and laid the foundation for the Israeli Air Force. With pluck, humor and chutzpah, these now-aging wingmen colorfully recount their remarkable mission. Other interviews include family descendants, scholars, Israeli President Shimon Perez, and actor Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman) whose father flew sorties against an advancing Iraqi army. Testimonies are enhanced by dazzling aerial dogfights recreated by George Lucass special effects shop Industrial Light & Magic. Directed by Roberta Grossman (Hava Nagila: The Movie) and produced by Nancy Spielberg, ABOVE AND BEYOND is the first film to present the true story behind this gallant and daring wartime escapade.
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