Playmount is the literal translation from german to english of spiel and berg. Watch above and beyond 2015 full movie free online. Parents need to know that above and beyond is a blackandwhite documentary that tells the story of a group of american world war ii pilots who went to israel in 1948 to form the core of a fledgling israeli air force. The creation of the israeli air force picks up where a wing and a prayer leaves off, in may 1948. Find above and beyond showtimes for local movie theaters. Jan 15, 2015 produced by nancy spielberg stevens sister, above and beyond pays welldeserved homage to these men who helped create the israeli air force and ensured the survival of the burgeoning nation. Above and beyond takes flight in documentary about israeli.
Above and beyond is a fascinating documentary about how the country cobbled together an air force with the help of world war ii pilots from around. Am i mistaken or was that scene simply inserted into the movie without any historical accuracy. Scrappy israeli air force inspires three films the times. Above and beyond is a most moving documentary, telling the true story of how us and other foreign volunteers, and israelis, used unimaginable courage and ingenuity to build the foundation of the israeli air force, and how against all odds they won the arab war of 1948 to drive the jews into the sea and eliminate the new state of israel. Robert bob vickman born november 21, 1921 in hollywood, california, missing in action since july 9, 1948 was an american pilot and also served as one of the first pilots in the israeli air force.
Produced by nancy spielberg, younger sister to steven, this film celebrates the pilots who laid the foundation for the israeli air force. Nancy spielberg goes above and beyond with israel air force. Interviews with former israeli air force pilots and their families included an extended interview with paul reubens born rubenfeld and his mother, describing the combat career of his father, milton rubenfeld, one of the first american volunteers to go to israel. If youve ever wanted to know what its like to interview rock stars right after a concert, try getting a word with nancy spielberg, the producer of above and beyond, the true story of the. Audience award for best documentary, best documentary and.
December 7, 2015 mimi and dona named one of the best tv shows of 2015 by new york times. I am a pilot, have read extensively about the mahal pilots who helped give birth to the israeli air force in 1948, and this is the best account of that dramatic effort that i have. The birth of the israeli air force playmount productions from katahdin productions on vimeo. Above and beyond birth of the israeli air force youtube. Archival footage and interviews recreate the time when the foreign. Jul 17, 2014 if youve ever wanted to know what its like to interview rock stars right after a concert, try getting a word with nancy spielberg, the producer of above and beyond, the true story of the. The asheville jewish film festivals film this week is roberta grossmans documentary above and beyond a movie about the origins of the israeli air force. Israeli air force, particularly its scrappy beginnings. With no air force or aircraft, american and other foreign pilots are called upon to start a nascent military air force. The birth of the israeli air force to their past may have been the most moving aspect of making the documentary. The birth of the israeli air force picks up where a wing and a prayer leaves off. May 05, 2015 above and beyond is a fascinating documentary about how the country cobbled together an air force with the help of world war ii pilots from around the world. In the process, they built the foundation for a great air force, which defends israel successfully ever since. The history of the israel air force begins in may 1948, shortly after the formation of the state of israel.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. They were never interested in peace, and the fact that tiny little israel kicks. Jan 28, 2015 above and beyond, the documentary about the birth of the israeli air force, started with an obituary. Why nancy spielberg made a movie about the israeli air force. Above and beyond, the documentary about the birth of the israeli air force, started with an obituary. He gave his life in defense of the newly reborn jewish state. Pilots who fought for israel star in movie by spielbergs sister above and beyond, a tribute to air force pioneers during the war of independence, will debut at the jerusalem film festival. Above and beyond is a straightforward, rahrah documentary that shines a light on a group of world war ii pilots who were recruited to essentially create the israeli air force during the. Playmount productions has been in the spielberg family for more than 50 years. Katahdin productions is a nonprofit, 501c3 film production company. In 1948, a group of world war ii pilots volunteered to fight for israel in the war of independence. A very educational movie about how israel became israel.
Moviefones video property is a part of the aol on network. A ragtag band of brothers, volunteering from abroad, turned the tide of israels independence war and laid the groundwork for the israeli air force. Above and beyond pays welldeserved homage to these men who helped create the israeli air force and ensured the survival of the burgeoning nation. It is the story of american pilots coming to the aid of the new israeli state in 1948, many of. Rent above and beyond 2015 on dvd and bluray netflix. Produced by nancy spielberg stevens sister, above and beyond pays welldeserved homage to these men who helped create the israeli air force. They tipped the war in israel s favor and helped saving the country.
This is a thorough telling of the amazing story of the beginning of modern israel and the israeli air force. Above and beyond is a straightforward, documentary that shines a light. This is the story of the origins of the israeli air force which didnt really exist as a fighting force. Most popular 1948 arab israeli war movies and tv shows imdb. Above and beyond documents the story of four american, foreign, and israeli pilots who flew warplanes to help. Mar 17, 2015 in the process, they built the foundation for a great air force, which defends israel successfully ever since. The story of the israeli air force from the war of independence to the bekaa valley lon nordeen, ken kotik on. Mahal pilots who helped give birth to the israeli air force in 1948, and this is the best account of that dramatic effort. The first featurelength doc about the foreign airmen in the.
Excellent film documenting the history of the creation of the israeli air force a moving. If you like documentaries about air forces this is an excellent one about the start of the israeli air force at the birth of the state in 1948. It has been circulating in specialty theaters for some time. The asheville jewish film festivals film this week is roberta grossmans documentary above and beyond a movie about the origins of. Scrappy israeli air force inspires three films the times of israel. Army officer is recruited by the jews to reorganize the haganah. Above and beyond israeli air force on jewish matters.
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Atlanta jewish film festival 2015, audience winner. Apr 06, 2015 more than a retelling of the 48 arabisraeli war, above and beyond examines the motivations of the foreign volunteers both jews and nonjews. Id like to share with you a video, part of a film documentary project entitled above and beyond. This according to the films executive producer, nancy spielberg. Its a wonder that it took nearly seven decades for the story to be recounted in feature documentary form. In 1948, a group of world war ii pilots volunteered to fight for israel in the war. The story of the israeli air force from the war of independence to the bekaa valley. Birth of the israeli air force id like to share with you a video, part of a film documentary project entitled above and beyond. The first major featurelength documentary about the foreign airmen in the 48 war, above and beyond brings together new interviews with the pilots, as well as stunning aerial footage, to present a fascinating, littleknown tale filled with heart, heroism and highflying chutzpah. All donations made to katahdin foundation 501c 3 for above and beyond are taxdeductible to the extent allowed by law. Reconnecting the pilots who star in above and beyond.
Jan 30, 2015 as members of machal volunteers from abroad this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, preventing the possible annihilation of israel at the very moment of its birth. It is produced by nancy spielberg, directed by roberta grossman and written by sophie sartain. A gungho celebration of the overnight creation of the israeli air force by a handful of american g. Above and beyond is a coproduction of playmount productions and katahdin productions. This heroic account of the founding of the israeli air force recasts israels survival as a victory for american. The first major featurelength documentary about the foreign airmen in the war of independence, above and beyond brings together new interviews with pilots from the 48. This force was manned by mainly jewish veterans of world war 2 using clapped out surplus second hand aircraft. July 21, 2015 above and beyond this spring, we had an amazing run with above and beyond at film festivals, bringing our award total to 22. As members of machal volunteers from abroad this ragtag band of brothers not only turned the tide of the war, preventing the possible annihilation of israel at the very moment of its birth. Started by arnold spielberg in 1962, it was first used by his son, steven, for his early productions and is now headed by arnolds daughter, producer nancy spielberg. Complete with original newsreel footage and detailed interviews with those who were there, the recreation and telling of the.
The movie above and beyond tells their personal story, their contribution, and their sacrifices. To touch the sky the history of the israeli air force duration. More than a retelling of the 48 arabisraeli war, above and beyond examines the motivations of the foreign volunteers both jews and nonjews. Following israels declaration of independence on may 14, its prestate national institutions transformed into the agencies of a state, and on may 26, 1948, the israeli air force was formed. Directed by nancy spielberg, sister of stephen spielberg. Above and beyond takes flight in documentary about. Scrappy israeli air force inspires three films the times of. The birth of the israeli air force playmount productions. Above and beyond tells story of founding of israeli air.
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