Fathers and Sons
About the Episode
Conceived by Norman Russell, “Fathers and Sons’ grew out of a desire to keep war experiences alive and real. The title of the documentary is borrowed from Russell’s poem to his father, who committed suicide three years after he returned from World War II. The documentary features the stories of six combat veterans, two from World War II and four from Vietnam, as they share their experiences of w
Aired:
08/12/14
| Expires: | Runtime: 57m 25s
Extras
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The Great Flood of 1936
In March 1936, the greatest flood in over 300 years roared down the Connecticut River.57:00 -
Things That Go Bump in the Night
New England's most bone-chilling tales of the supernatural and unexplained mysteries.56:46 -
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Radical Idea: UMass Amherst & America's Education Revolution
The Morrill Act revolutionized higher eduction & led to the creation of UMass Amherst.56:46 -
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Model T's to War: American Ambulances on the Western Front
Focuses on the valiant work of the American Field Service during World War I.56:46 -
Defying Gravity
Contemporary glass artist Josh Simpson's journey to create a 100-lb Megaplanet.56:46
