CSC ‘D-Day’ film opens today
鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944鈥� will open on Pittsburgh鈥檚 biggest screen at Carnegie Science Center鈥檚 Rangos Omnimax Theater today.
The film, shot entirely in 3D, tells the story of June 6, 1944 鈥� the largest Allied operation of World War II in Normandy, France. Narrated by veteran journalist Tom Brokaw, 鈥楧-Day鈥� explains in detail why and how this region became the most important location in the world during the end of 1943 through August 1944.
Blending various filming techniques, such as computer-generated imagery, archival photos, animated cartography, aerial footage and live action re-enactments. 鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944鈥� breaks down D-Day and the Battle of Normandy through five chapters, including the importance of the operation, how it was carried out, and its legacy. It depicts the five keys to victory, featuring the Liberty Ship, the Jeep and the bulldozer, among others.
Writer and director Pascal Vuong feels his large form documentary is educationally beneficial.
鈥淔amily audiences the world over will discover exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, history was defined in this region of France,鈥� Vuong said. 鈥淎nd why, 70 years later, we in the western world should all be grateful to those who gave everything, including their lives, for our liberty.鈥�
The film guides audiences in a step-by-step journey through the Battle of Normandy, the largest military operation ever undertaken, highlighting who was involved, where, what happened, why and how. Audiences of all ages will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. 鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944鈥� explores history, military strategy, science, technology and human values.
鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944鈥� is produced by N3D LAND Films and N3D LAND Productions.
In honor of Armed Forces Day, active members and veterans of the U.S. military can receive a free ticket to see 鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944鈥� on May 16 by presenting their military ID at the ticket counter (one ticket per person).
For more information about 鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944鈥� at Carnegie Science Center, including prices and showtimes, visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org. For more information about 鈥淒-Day: Normandy 1944,鈥� visit www.dday-normandy1944.com.