For the Love of Freedom
Genre: Documentary
Logline: Compelled by love. Driven by duty. And pressed to fight. These were ordinary young men who did extraordinary things for the love of freedom. They were the heroes of World War II.
Synopsis: “For the Love of Freedom” is a documentary that breathes fresh air into World War II history for today’s generation. The film market is overflowing with WWII documentaries but this one will directly target teens. To help bridge this generational gap, we will use a combination of stock footage from the 1930’s-40’s, along with interviews of WWII veterans to portray the jobs they had, the sports they played, and their weekend pastimes. The documentary will weave their stories into the broader picture of WWII. As America was thrust into the war after Pearl Harbor was attacked, these men put on their uniforms to fight for freedom. Over the next four years, young Americans fought and died, from the bitter cold of the Arctic to the warm waters of the Pacific, from the deserts of Northern Africa to the beaches of Normandy. Our creative film approach of presenting history in a format and style to which teenagers are accustomed, along with the veterans’ intriguing stories, will create a winning formula for the audience.
Director/Producer Biographical Note: Jeffrey Worthington is an avid photographer and aspiring filmmaker. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with an Associates of Arts degree in May 2005. He developed a keen understanding of teenage audiences by writing and directing short productions for a high school drama team. Over a four year period he and the team performed for youth audiences in New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. Jeffrey has written, directed, filmed, and edited a number of short film projects. One of his short films about medical ethics was shown to the Congressional Ethics Committee in 2005. Taking time off before going to film school, Jeffrey began developing his goals for the documentary, For The Love Of Freedom, in June 2005.
For all information, please contact:
Producer/Director – Jeffrey Worthington
119 Willie Horton Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345
U.S.A.
Tel. 575-937-1361
E-mail: jeffreyworthington@hotmail.com