Join us for an in-depth look at the making-of the Pan Am Museum Foundation’s “Operation Babylift: 50 Years Later – A Celebration of the Human Spirit,” a 13-minute, award- winning documentary that brings a deeply human perspective on the most profound and complex humanitarian rescue mission of the 20th century: an airlift of 3000 Vietnamese orphans. 

This presentation will explore the full filmmaking journey: how the project was conceived, participants were found and interviewed, the challenges of production and editing, the role of archival footage, and what it takes to bring an independent documentary to audiences through film festivals – receiving awards from two. You’ll get an idea of the real time, money, and perseverance behind creating a meaningful historical film. 

Perfect for film lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about what really goes into making an award-winning documentary.