World War I: American Legacy (2006) Reviews

The forgotten stories and selfless sacrifices made by the American men and women who valiantly served in the Great War come together to offer a lasting reminder of our brave heritage in this documentary from filmmaker Mark Bussler. In addition to such literary icons as e.e. cummings and Ernest Hemingway, who transformed the horrors of war into treasured literary classics, director Bussler pays special attention to the African-American soldiers and female volunteers whose efforts broke considerable new ground in the realms of racial and social equality and helped to shape the 21st century. These are the stories of soldiers whose survival against immeasurable odds would provide just the inspiration their fellow soldiers needed to continue the battle, and of the pilots, ambulance drivers, and medical workers who risked it all to ensure the safety of their wartime brethren. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi