USS Indianapolis: The Legacy (2015)

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The Legacy Project tells the fate of the World War II heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis using exclusively first-person accounts. The last crew and their families share gripping stories of kamikaze attacks, invasions, a secret mission, and ultimately a devastating torpedo attack that killed three fourths of the crew. The survivors recall the 5 days they spent floating alone in the Pacific Ocean, their miraculous rescue, and how they fought together to clear their captain's name. Start to finish, this feature-length film flows from survivor to survivor as they finish each other's sentences. Set to a completely original score, the incredible story unfolds while rare WWII footage, a collection of previously unpublished photographs, open-ocean reenactments, and new footage from one of the last WWII era heavy cruisers in existence.

Director: Sara Vladic
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is USS Indianapolis: The Legacy about?
The Legacy Project tells the fate of the World War II heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis using exclusively first-person accounts. The last crew and their families share gripping stories of kamikaze attacks, invasions, a secret mission, and ultimately a devastating torpedo attack that killed three fourths of the crew. The survivors recall the 5 days they spent floating alone in the Pacific Ocean, their miraculous rescue, and how they fought together to clear their captain's name. Start to finish, this feature-length film flows from survivor to survivor as they finish each other's sentences. Set to a completely original score, the incredible story unfolds while rare WWII footage, a collection of previously unpublished photographs, open-ocean reenactments, and new footage from one of the last WWII era heavy cruisers in existence.
Who directed USS Indianapolis: The Legacy?
USS Indianapolis: The Legacy was directed by Sara Vladic.
How long is USS Indianapolis: The Legacy?
USS Indianapolis: The Legacy has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is USS Indianapolis: The Legacy?
USS Indianapolis: The Legacy is a Documentary film.