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As If They Were Angels

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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Released: 2018-10-06

Runtime: 85 minutes

Overview

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.

Genres

  • Documentary

Production Companies

  • Health, Education & Videotape, Inc ()
  • Terry Strauss Productions ()

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 0.3317

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Status: Released

Homepage: http://www.asiftheywereangels.com

IMDb: tt9753072