Tim Gray

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Tim Gray

Tim Gray, Founder, and President of the WWII Foundation has won 5 Regional Emmy Awards for documentary film writing and outstanding documentary film. The Foundation has also captured three prestigious Indie Film Fest Awards in that international competition. Most prestigiously, the World War II Foundation, and Tim Gray Media have also been recognized with American Public Television’s prestigious N…

Known For

Remember Pearl HarborRemember Pearl Harbor · 2016
Remember Pearl Harbor
2016
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Narrated by veteran Hollywood actor Tom Selleck, REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR chronicles the personal stories of veterans and citizens who witnessed the surprise attack by the Japanese on the American Pacific Fleet on December 7, 1941, launching the United States into World War II. Using archival footage and photos and graphics, the documentary shows in detail the bombings on Oahu, along with the fiery explosion of the USS Arizona, the sinking of the USS Oklahoma, and the attacks on Hickam Field, as well as on other parts of the island. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR documents the 75th anniversary, the tragic events and the courageous acts of those who were in or near Pearl Harbor on that day.
A Company of HeroesA Company of Heroes · 2013
A Company of Heroes
2013
MovieDocumentaryWar
Easy Company, the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, fought their way through Europe, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast in April 1945 at Hitler's hideout. Veterans from Easy Company, along with the families of three deceased others, recount their horrors and victories, bonds they made and the friends they lost.
D-Day: Over NormandyD-Day: Over Normandy · 2017
D-Day: Over Normandy
6.02017
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Narrated by the only 5-time Super Bowl winning head coach in NFL history, the New England Patriots Bill Belichick. The World War II Foundation hired one of France's top aerial Drone camera companies to film some of the most iconic locations in Normandy from D-Day. The result is some of the most spectacular scenes of the landing beaches and battlefields viewers have ever seen.
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game ChangerBreaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer · 2025
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer
2025
MovieDocumentary
Some historians estimate that the breaking of Germany's Enigma Code at Bletchley Park shortened the duration of World War II by two years and may have saved 14 million lives; narrator Keith Morrison.
Omaha BeachOmaha Beach · 2021
Omaha Beach
2021
MovieDocumentary
Three veterans share their personal stories from D-Day when they were young, inexperienced soldiers and sailors heading for Omaha Beach.
Her War, Her Story: World War IIHer War, Her Story: World War II · 2022
Her War, Her Story: World War II
2022
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Explore the stories of women caught up in World War II, from the American Home Front to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Included in this hour-long film are also the personal stories of the incredible women who served in a war that proved women were equal to men when it came to patriotism, service, or in some cases, self-preservation during watershed moments which called for steadfastness.
They Volunteered for This: Merrill's MaraudersThey Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders · 2022
They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders
2022
Movie
A film focusing on one of World War II’s most heroic and least talked about units, Merrill's Marauders. Legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw narrates the tale of a group of volunteer soldiers who specialized in “hit and run” tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma.
Elvis and the USS ArizonaElvis and the USS Arizona · 2021
Elvis and the USS Arizona
2021
MovieHistoryDocumentary
The surprising story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor. Elvis’ fundraising concert drew public attention to the plight and helped to galvanize efforts to finish the USS Arizona Memorial as it stands today.

Movies

Remember Pearl HarborRemember Pearl Harbor · 2016
Remember Pearl Harbor
2016
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Narrated by veteran Hollywood actor Tom Selleck, REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR chronicles the personal stories of veterans and citizens who witnessed the surprise attack by the Japanese on the American Pacific Fleet on December 7, 1941, launching the United States into World War II. Using archival footage and photos and graphics, the documentary shows in detail the bombings on Oahu, along with the fiery explosion of the USS Arizona, the sinking of the USS Oklahoma, and the attacks on Hickam Field, as well as on other parts of the island. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR documents the 75th anniversary, the tragic events and the courageous acts of those who were in or near Pearl Harbor on that day.
A Company of HeroesA Company of Heroes · 2013
A Company of Heroes
2013
MovieDocumentaryWar
Easy Company, the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, fought their way through Europe, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast in April 1945 at Hitler's hideout. Veterans from Easy Company, along with the families of three deceased others, recount their horrors and victories, bonds they made and the friends they lost.
D-Day: Over NormandyD-Day: Over Normandy · 2017
D-Day: Over Normandy
6.02017
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Narrated by the only 5-time Super Bowl winning head coach in NFL history, the New England Patriots Bill Belichick. The World War II Foundation hired one of France's top aerial Drone camera companies to film some of the most iconic locations in Normandy from D-Day. The result is some of the most spectacular scenes of the landing beaches and battlefields viewers have ever seen.
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game ChangerBreaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer · 2025
Breaking Enigma: A World War II Game Changer
2025
MovieDocumentary
Some historians estimate that the breaking of Germany's Enigma Code at Bletchley Park shortened the duration of World War II by two years and may have saved 14 million lives; narrator Keith Morrison.
Omaha BeachOmaha Beach · 2021
Omaha Beach
2021
MovieDocumentary
Three veterans share their personal stories from D-Day when they were young, inexperienced soldiers and sailors heading for Omaha Beach.
Her War, Her Story: World War IIHer War, Her Story: World War II · 2022
Her War, Her Story: World War II
2022
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Explore the stories of women caught up in World War II, from the American Home Front to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland. Included in this hour-long film are also the personal stories of the incredible women who served in a war that proved women were equal to men when it came to patriotism, service, or in some cases, self-preservation during watershed moments which called for steadfastness.
They Volunteered for This: Merrill's MaraudersThey Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders · 2022
They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders
2022
Movie
A film focusing on one of World War II’s most heroic and least talked about units, Merrill's Marauders. Legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw narrates the tale of a group of volunteer soldiers who specialized in “hit and run” tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma.
Elvis and the USS ArizonaElvis and the USS Arizona · 2021
Elvis and the USS Arizona
2021
MovieHistoryDocumentary
The surprising story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor. Elvis’ fundraising concert drew public attention to the plight and helped to galvanize efforts to finish the USS Arizona Memorial as it stands today.
WWII: Saving the RealityWWII: Saving the Reality · 2013
WWII: Saving the Reality
2013
MovieDocumentaryWar
See Kenneth W. Rendell's collection of over 6,000 artifacts that range from the end of World War I and the rise of Nazism to the start of World War II and the fight in Europe and the Pacific.
Dick Winters: Hang ToughDick Winters: Hang Tough · 2012
Dick Winters: Hang Tough
2012
MovieDocumentary
Narrator Damian Lewis tells the story of the building and dedication of the Richard D. Winters Leadership monument in Normandy, France in June of 2012. The film focuses on the leader of World War II's "Band of Brothers" and the leadership skills he possessed. A never before seen interview with the late Major Winters is utilized, as well as interviews with the "Band of Brothers" who are still alive.
The American St. NickThe American St. Nick · 2015
The American St. Nick
2015
MovieDocumentaryHistory
On Dec. 5, 1944, American soldiers, led by Harry Stuts, put their guns down for one day and organized a party celebrating the town's centuries-old Saint Nick tradition. Soldiers made hot chocolate from their D-rations, company cooks made donuts and cookies for the children, and 22-year-old corporal Richard Brookins from Rochester, NY played the role of Saint Nick. An emotional and heartfelt story, THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK illustrates how American soldiers and residents of the hamlet were able to bond over a moment in time, creating a tradition that continues to this day.
Hold at All CostsHold at All Costs · 2022
Hold at All Costs
2022
MovieDocumentary
The last great battle of the 101st US Airborne Division in World War II during the battle of the bulge.
Surrender on the USS MissouriSurrender on the USS Missouri · 2021
Surrender on the USS Missouri
2021
MovieDocumentary
Narrated by country music star Luke Bryan, the hour-long documentary SURRENDER ON THE USS MISSOURI focuses on those who witnessed the official Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, ending World War II. Through interviews with those who served on the battleship, the film follows the USS Missouri from its construction, through varied battles in the Pacific, to its final resting place as a memorial and museum in Pearl Harbor.
The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to RamitelliThe Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli · 2023
The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli
2023
MovieDocumentary
Narrated by Country Music Superstar Darius Rucker. We return to Ramitelli airfield in Italy to chronicle the legacy of World War II's famed Tuskegee Airmen, African American pilots who helped break stereotypes and helped win World War II with their incredible fighter escorts of American bombers.
1st to Fight: Pacific War Marines1st to Fight: Pacific War Marines · 2020
1st to Fight: Pacific War Marines
2020
MovieDocumentary
On the Pacific island of Guadalcanal in 1942, the famed 1st Marine Division — the oldest, largest and most decorated division of the U.S. Marine Corps — defeated Japanese forces in a turning point of WWII. This film documents the experiences of 1st Marine Division veterans who took part in the historic fight.
Omaha Beach: Honor and SacrificeOmaha Beach: Honor and Sacrifice · 2014
Omaha Beach: Honor and Sacrifice
2014
MovieDocumentaryHistory
Seven Decades after the bloody battle for Omaha Beach in Normandy, France on D-Day, many veterans are returning to visit one last time. Omaha Beach: Honor And Sacrifice tells the very personal stories of several veterans as they return to Omaha Beach and the celebration that Normandy, France holds in their honor every year.
Doolittle's Raiders: A Final ToastDoolittle's Raiders: A Final Toast · 2015
Doolittle's Raiders: A Final Toast
2015
MovieWarHistory
A detailed look at the Doolittle Raid, and the final official public reunion of the surviving Raiders.
Day of Days: June 6, 1944 - American Soldiers Remember D-DayDay of Days: June 6, 1944 - American Soldiers Remember D-Day · 2014
Day of Days: June 6, 1944 - American Soldiers Remember D-Day
5.02014
MovieDocumentaryWar
Day of Days: June 6, 1944 commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing by bringing together American D-Day veterans to share their experiences from that fateful day. As they vividly recall details from their ordeal--from the perils of the amphibious assault to the invasion's gruesome aftermath--their testimony yields long-buried and often painful memories. They recount their transformations from boys to men, reveal their uneasiness with the term "hero," and grapple with why they survived when so many others did not.
D-Day: The Price Of FreedomD-Day: The Price Of Freedom · 2006
D-Day: The Price Of Freedom
6.02006
MovieDocumentaryWar
D-Day, June 6, 1944, was a turning point in the history of the world and thousands of young Americans played an important role that day. Travel with several of these men as they return to the beaches of Normandy to tell their stories of survival.
A Promise to My FatherA Promise to My Father · 2013
A Promise to My Father
2013
MovieDocumentary
We re-trace the steps of Holocaust survivor Israel Arbeiter as he returns to Poland and Germany for the final time to look for items buried in 1939 in the basement of his old home in Plock, Poland as the German army advanced. We also travel with "Izzy" to Treblinka death camp where his parents and younger brother were murdered and to other camps, most notably Auschwitz-Birkenau, where "Izzy" used the motivation of his father's final words to him to stay alive.