Private Project

My Father's War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers

A WWII veteran's son, believing his father had no stories to tell, uncovers a hidden past through old roll calls. These poignant interviews with nine veterans from all U.S. military branches and both theaters of war reveal the raw, unfiltered realities of their lives during the conflict.

  • Jack Celli
    Director
  • Jayne Paszko
    Director
  • Charley Valera
    Director
  • Charley Valera
    Producer
  • Charley Valera
    Key Cast
  • Charles Sanderson
    Key Cast
  • Charles Rogers
    Key Cast
  • Fernand Frechette
    Key Cast
  • Santo DiSalvo
    Key Cast
  • Bill Purple
    Key Cast
  • Al Pinard
    Key Cast
  • Fred Cuddy
    Key Cast
  • Raphael Godin
    Key Cast
  • Erwin Markowitz
    Key Cast
  • Carl Piermarini
    Edit
  • Alan Redstone
    Audio
  • Charley Valera
    Writer
  • Charley Valera
    Additionl Edits
  • Charley Valera
    Music Selection
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    documentary, WWll, US Military, WWll interviews
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 19 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Accolade Global Film Competition

    United States
    none
    Winner Award of Recognition
Director - Jack Celli, Jayne Paszko, Charley Valera