Our Story
The 93rd Bomb Group was arguably the most decorated, most traveled and most effective bomb group of WWII. Helping to cripple Nazi-occupied Europe from the air, they executed some of the most daring bombing raids of the war. Along with the group's rich history, descendants travel to England and explore the 93rd's long forgotten air base - Hardwick.
The making of Return To Hardwick has truly been an independent endeavor. The combination of a curious grandson of a World War II veteran and a legendary bomb group produced an energetic movie-making team to rival any Hollywood studio! Financial backing for the film wasn't done over crowd-funding websites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo but instead, money was donated from veterans and family members who wanted to take the 93rd's story public.
To learn more about how this production came to be and the people behind it, please click below.
Our Narrator
Hollywood actor Michael Cudlitz (The Walking Dead, HBO's WW II mini-series Band of Brothers) sparked a deep interest in the Return To Hardwick story. He provided an on camera introduction and voiceover for the film. Michael has attended screenings around the country and has helped promote the film for its digital release. - please see clips below in Press & Interviews.
Reviews
Press and Interviews
Screenings
During most of 2019, producing partners Frankenbite Productions and The 93rd Bomb Group Association took Return To Hardwick on the road. The main focus was to theatrically screen the film at educational institutions like museums and also film festivals. The opportunity to meet and talk with people that were either connected to the war in some way or just a history buff was a great experience.
Where Have We Screened?
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
Norwich, England / June 12, 2019
The Northeast Mountain Film Festival
Dillard, Georgia / June 15th, 2019
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Savannah, Georgia / June 16th, 2019
The Military Heritage Museum
Punta Gorda, Florida / June 29th, 2019
Commemorative Air Force: Minnesota Wing
St. Paul, Minnesota / July 13th, 2019
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
(screening at) Scotia Cinema
Scotia, New York / July 27th & 28th, 2019
GQT Capital 8 Cinemas
Jefferson City, Missouri / August 11th, 2019
DOCUTAH Film Festival
St. George, Utah / September 3rd & 5th, 2019
Royal Starr Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary Feature
Royal Oaks, Michigan / September 6th, 2019
Twin Tiers Film Festival
Winner: Best Cinematography Feature
Norwich, New York / September 20th, 2019
New Ulm Film Festival
New Ulm, Minnesota / September 27th, 2019
Emerge Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary Feature
Lewiston, Main / September 5th, 2019
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
Nominated: Rotary "Service above Self" Award
Chagrin Falls, Ohio / September 6th, 2019
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan / October 11th, 2019
The Museum of Flight
Seattle, Washington / October 26th, 2019
Kansas International Film Festival
Overland Park, Kansas / November 9th, 2019
Planes of Fame
Chino, California / November 16th, 2019
Reel East Texas Film Festival
Nominated: Best Director Documentary Feature
Nominated: Best Documentary Feature
Kilgore, Texas / November 16th, 2019
Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes
Nominated: Best Documentary Film
Cannes, French Riviera / November 25th, 2019
Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York / December 7th, 2019
Military Heritage Museum
Punta Gorda, FL / January 24th, 2020
Midway Multicultural Music & Film Festival
Midway, UT / February 1st, 2020
North Europe International Film Festival
London, UT / February 17th, 2020
Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona, AZ / February 23rd & 25th, 2020