As If They Were Angels (2018)

A deeply layered WWII tale of shipwreck, a steep loss of life, courage, sacrifice and human endurance; of rescue and remembrance.

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The little known story of one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy, …AS IF THEY WERE ANGELS is a story of courage, heart, sacrifice and the heroism of miners & fishermen of 2 small towns, who risked their lives to save nearly 200 American sailors, shipwrecked on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it’s a deeply layered tale of navigation errors, courts martial mistakes, a steep loss of life, and resonates today as if the very telling of its deep humanity offers a lifeline for our fractured times.

Director: Terry Strauss
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Barry Schienberg
Editing: Lou Wirth
Production: Health, Education & Videotape, Inc, Terry Strauss Productions
Country: Canada, United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

shipwreck, world war ii, heroic rescue, humanity

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Terry Strauss
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is As If They Were Angels about?
The little known story of one of the worst non-combat disasters in the history of the US Navy, …AS IF THEY WERE ANGELS is a story of courage, heart, sacrifice and the heroism of miners & fishermen of 2 small towns, who risked their lives to save nearly 200 American sailors, shipwrecked on the rugged cliffs of Newfoundland. Narrated by Peter Coyote, it’s a deeply layered tale of navigation errors, courts martial mistakes, a steep loss of life, and resonates today as if the very telling of its deep humanity offers a lifeline for our fractured times.
Who directed As If They Were Angels?
As If They Were Angels was directed by Terry Strauss.
Who stars in As If They Were Angels?
As If They Were Angels stars Peter Coyote.
How long is As If They Were Angels?
As If They Were Angels has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is As If They Were Angels?
As If They Were Angels is a Documentary film.
Where was As If They Were Angels produced?
As If They Were Angels was produced in Canada, United States of America.