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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The Polish Americans
Local residents Share their memories about the Ct River Valley's Polish American Community56:00 -
Where the Earth Meets the Sky:The Glassworks of Josh Simpson
'Where the Earth Meets the Sky' Takes Viewers To Shelburne Falls studio of Josh Simpson28:32 -
From Tee To Green: A History of the Orchards
Explore the famous Orchard's Golf Club, host of the USGA's 59th US Women's Open.27:38 -
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