Idaho International Film Festival
 

OPERATION THANKSGIVING

Brandon L. Hull
2005, USA, Documentary, 62 minutes

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Operation Thanksgiving  

Join Paul Revere & the Raiders in a ‘Rockumentary” Send Off concert for the 116th Brigade Combat Team.

When Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne phoned Paul Revere to ask him to play at would be known as Operation Thanksgiving, his mind was filled with unanswered questions.

Would Revere and his band be available to play at such short notice and be willing to give up Thanksgiving with their families? Would it be possible to mount a a free concert in just three weeks for thousands of Operation Thanksgiving Army National Guard members from 26 States before they are deployed to Iraq? Would 21st Century soldiers who weren’t even born during the heyday of Paul Revere & the Raiders enjoy listening to men old enough to be their fathers (or grandfathers)? Would they recognize any of the songs?

The answer to every question is a resounding ‘Yes’, and the result is a rare film that will stay with you long after the lights come up. Operation Thanksgiving is heartfelt emotional tribute to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces that blends rock and roll classics, humor and pure entertainment. Don’t miss it!


The Egyptian Theater, Saturday, October 1st at 4:30pm