A Timeless Call

A Timeless Call

2008 · 7 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary, War

A short tribute to American military veterans, made for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. It honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. troops and their families, and premiered on August 27, 2008, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Written by Lorna Graham

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