Silent Wings: The American Glider Pilots of WWII

“I truly enjoyed Silent Wings – The American Glider Pilots of WWII. It made me realize again how important Walter Cronkite is. I wish we had more of his stories on record.”

George Larrimore, Access Hollywood

"For all of the awful war films of late with endless digital effects and bad scripts (i.e.. Flyboys), it is great and refreshing to see this kind of story done with heart, intelligence, detail, real honor and dignity instead of as fluff or propagandist hype with some slick agenda. Silent Wings is the year's first great documentary". - Nicholas Sheffo, FulvueDrive-in.com

 "Walter Cronkite and Andy Rooney, who were among eight civilian and military combat journalists making up "The Writing 69th," both make appearances in the new film "Silent Wings: The American Glider Pilots of World War II."
     Narrated by actor Hal Holbrook, the long-overdue film on an almost-forgotten fighting force interviews several surviving glider veterans and features rare archival footage and photographs that "put the audience right at the center of the action in the hazardous world of the American glider pilot."
- John McCaslin, The Washington Times, March 1, 2007

"War correspondents Walter Cronkite and Andy Rooney punctuate a heady amount of archival footage chronicling the pilots' activities. History buffs and WWII aficionados will be enthralled by the in-depth treatment of this neglected subject."

 - Ed Grant, Video Business, March 12, 2007

This incredible, no-nonsense Civil War documentary is an unforgettable journey into the bloodiest one-day battle ever fought on American soil. In 90 minutes, you'll get an unforgettable history lesson and a better understanding of how one battle shaped the outcome of the war, and paved the way for President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Watch it once, then watch it again with the commentary by Child and Maxwell. **** (4 out of 4 Stars) Chicago Sun-Times, 3/10/2006

The documentary Lincoln and Lee at Antietam: The Cost of Freedom is a blessing for history buffs. Directed by Robert Child, the film offers valuable insight into Lincoln’s drafting of the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a compelling portrait of an American hero, a man who located his own ethical center and remained steadfast and true to its focal point in some of his country’s most dire hours. A-
-Now Playing Magazine 3/22/2006

“War should never be a course of action - it should always be a course of reaction, and an extreme one at that. This documentary does a fine job of making us see such a truth.”
- Upcomingdiscs.com

“Lincoln and Lee at Antietam is a gripping look at the bloodiest battle in American history. Deadlier than Gettysburg, deadlier than the D-Day landing in Normandy, consider this 90-minute documentary a compliment to Ken Burns' excellent Civil War series.” - The Oklahoman (newspaper)

“The tale of the entire day is mapped out with great care, giving us insights into the most prominent officers on both sides and how they each figure into the battle. This is a project of great scope as well as one close to heart for all parties involved, and it shows. Bringing together narrator Ronald Maxwell and historian James McPherson gives the project a credibility it is richly deserving of and this film should be one that will not disappoint.”(4 STARS) - DVDTalk.com

“Lincoln and Lee boasts an evocative musical score and feature quality technical work. It's a fascinating and effective chronicle of an insufficiently recognized chapter in our national history. Highly recommended to students and history buffs”.
-Video Business

“A worthy addition to anyone's Civil War video collection, this film clearly benefits from impeccable in-depth research. Maxwell’s feature-length commentary with Child lends another layer of detailed information to this authoritative DVD.”
--Jeff Shannon (Amazon.com Editorial Review)

“One of the easiest ways to learn history is through DVD's such as this one. It takes an event in history and breaks it down into understandable information. Whether you are a Civil War buff or just someone who wants to know more about our country's history, you should look at, study and recommend this film."
- JackieKCooper.com (Hollywood Reviewer)

"Articulate and gut-wrenching, Lincoln and Lee at Antietam is a must for any history buff."
- Jordan Riefe, ABC Radio Network

Reviews: Gettysburg Three Days of Destiny

"Civil War buffs, who are often disappointed by historical liberties taken by feature film producers, will find the details of their favorite battle intact."
-Video Business May 17, 2004, A Variety ® Publication

"Spectacular!".
Video Librarian- June 2004 Issue

"Masterful storytelling with emotional intensity in the tradition of great 'Hollywood historical epics."
-Washington DC Independent Film Festival

"A powerful depiction of a moment
in American History that has special resonance for our society today."
- Anne White, New York International Film & Video Festival

"Majestic and simply awesome".
- Don Hubbard, The Camp Chase Gazette

Reviews: Gettysburg The Boys in Blue and Gray

“It is, I can say, one of the most beautifully photographed shows I have ever seen. If Luminence Films takes it name from the word luminance, it certainly lives up to its moniker.”
- Stephen Kopfinger, Television Reviewer, Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal

“We really loved the program and have scheduled it to ‘kick off’ the rebroadcast of Ken Burns’ The Civil War series and an entire week of Civil War programming on WETA Washington DC on Sept 22nd.”
- Mary Marshall, Programming, WETA Washington DC the PBS station that produced The Civil War series with Ken Burns

“Very well shot and very well written.”
- Charlie Maday Senior Vice President, Programming, The History Channel

“There is no doubt in our minds that your film is one of the finest programs we have seen about the Civil War. The music accompanying the film is simply incredible and adds a great finishing touch to what is an already compelling film.”
- Steven Thum and Elaine Larson, South Dakota Public Broadcasting

“Informative and very well produced.”
- Karen Lewis Conen, Library Video Company

“This program deserves airplay.”
- Dick Hoffman, Director of Programming, KET, Kentucky PBS

3 & 1/2 Stars out of 4!
"Culled from diaries, letters, historical photographs, and government reports, the PBS aired Gettysburg: The Boys in Blue & Gray presents a thrilling reenactment of one of the greatest battles of the Civil War. Filmed in five states, with seven full scale battle scenes, this professional production, created with the participation of hundreds of re-enactors, employs a strong narrative format highlighted by the observations put forth in a 175-paragraph letter by Lt. Frank Haskell an aide de camp to Union General John Gibbon. Taking its cue from the Ken Burns school of documentary filmmaking, the program mixes archival photos, readings, and music, to serve up a stirring, realistic, and thoroughly informative look at a battle that signaled a major turning point in the Civil War. Highly recommended."
Video Librarian Nov-Dec 2002 Issue.