Hollywood & The Air Force in WWII

Hollywood & The Air Force in WWII Tuesday, November 10 @ 3:00 pm 2nd Floor – Room 6 & 7 A new biographical film will be opening in theaters (November 6) titled Jimmy. The film showcases Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart’s real-life career as a pilot in WWII. Academy award winning actor Jimmy Stewart is known as a leading man in films such as It’s a Wonderful Life and the Glenn Miller Story. He was also nominated for an Oscar in the Army Air Force recruiting film Winning Your Wings. Stewart served as Commander of the 445th Bomb Group completing 20 bombing missions and retiring as a Brigadier General. Join us as we explore the military careers of Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable and view Gregory Peck lead the 918th Bomb Group deep into Germany in the Oscar-winning film 12 o’clock High. Presenter Rick Feingold is the son of an Air Force B-17 navigator who was aided by the French Resistance. He also teaches American History including the class The Air Force in World War II at Bergen Community College. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please stop by the reference desk, email us at [email protected], or call us at 973-728-2822. This is part of our Coffee Talk Lecture Series and will feature light refreshments.