Our Story
The 93rd Bomb Group was arguably the most decorated, most traveled and most effective bomb group of WWII. Helping to cripple Hitler's Europe from the air, they executed some of the most daring bombing raids of the war. Along with the group's rich history, sons, daughters and grandchildren travel to England and explore the 93rd's long forgotten air base - Hardwick.
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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.
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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 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 will help promote the film upon it's summer release on VOD. - please see clips below.
Press & Events
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
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The Northeast Mountain Film Festival
Dillard, Georgia / June 15th, 2019
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The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Savannah, Georgia / June 16th, 2019
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The Military Heritage Museum
Punta Gorda, Florida / June 29th, 2019
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Commemorative Air Force: Minnesota Wing
St. Paul, Minnesota / July 13th, 2019
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Empire State Aerosciences Museum
(screening at) Scotia Cinema
Scotia, New York / July 27th & 28th, 2019
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GQT Capital 8 Cinemas
Jefferson City, Missouri / August 11th, 2019
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DOCUTAH Film Festival
St. George, Utah / September 3rd & 5th, 2019
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Royal Starr Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary Feature
Royal Oaks, Michigan / September 6th, 2019
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Twin Tiers Film Festival
Winner: Best Cinematography Feature
Norwich, New York / September 20th, 2019
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New Ulm Film Festival
New Ulm, Minnesota / September 27th, 2019
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Emerge Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary Feature
Lewiston, Main / September 5th, 2019
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Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
Nominated: Rotary "Service above Self" Award
Chagrin Falls, Ohio / September 6th, 2019
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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan / October 11th, 2019
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The Museum of Flight
Seattle, Washington / October 26th, 2019
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Kansas International Film Festival
Overland Park, Kansas / November 9th, 2019
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Planes of Fame
Chino, California / November 16th, 2019
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Reel East Texas Film Festival
Nominated: Best Director Documentary Feature
Nominated: Best Documentary Feature
Kilgore, Texas / November 16th, 2019
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Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes
Nominated: Best Documentary Film
Cannes, French Riviera / November 25th, 2019
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Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York / December 7th, 2019
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Military Heritage Museum
Punta Gorda, FL / January 24th, 2020
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Midway Multicultural Music & Film Festival
Midway, UT / February 1st, 2020
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North Europe International Film Festival
London, UT / February 17th, 2020
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Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona, AZ / February 23rd & 25th, 2020
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