Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color
Filmmaker: George Amponsah (Director), Shianne Brown (Director), Alex Thomas (Director)
Envoy: Sean David Johnson
This series cannot be screened in China.
Synopsis: Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color uncovers the long-lost legacies of soldiers of color during World War II. This landmark series sheds light on the immense contributions of over eight million individuals who fought heroically for the Allied forces and whose stories have largely gone untold.
The four-part series weaves a blend of historical dramatizations with curated archival footage, bridging the past with the present to highlight new perspectives on established histories. The series showcases the personal narratives of soldiers through their never-before-aired oral testimonies and journal writings, along with powerful accounts from their descendants — stories passed down through the generations. These gripping and emotional testimonies transport viewers back in time to witness bravery unfold in WW2’s iconic theaters of war.
Ep 1 – Pearl Harbor
This episode tells the unsung story of three Black sailors who not only miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor but saved countless lives.
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