The real OGs didn’t wait for uncle sams approval to go fight some nazis
Directed by Noel Buckner +2
A grounded, moving documentary.
This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using interviews with survivors more than 50 years later. First, the film sets the context with the rise of Fascism. Then, in 1936, Spain's military revolts against the elected government, and the U.S. and Europe agree not to intervene. In response, volunteers snuck past border guards into Spain to fight with the Republicans. The men and women veterans describe the perils of reaching Spain, limited training, responsibilities of command thrust on the very young, deprivations of a soldier's life, lack of matériel, horrible rates of casualties, and ultimate vindication at the end of World War II.
The Good Fight: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War is showing in 1 cinema in New York City - next screening Thursday 15 October at 17:00 at Low Cinema.
Next screenings: Thursday 15 October.
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The real OGs didn’t wait for uncle sams approval to go fight some nazis
This documentary is incredible and everyone should watch it. What a gift that first person accounts of this history were recorded before we lost these heroes. No pasaran!
"Premature antifascist"
This documentary examines the experiences of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, using first-hand interviews with veterans more than 50 years after they volunteered to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War.
The film was co-directed by Noel Buckner, Sam Sills, and Mary Dore in 1984.
