Olympian, war hero, Louis Zamperini passes away at age 97
July 3, 2014 10:12 PM Subscribe
Louis Zamperini [previously], subject of Laura Hillenbrand's popular biography Unbroken, died on July 2 at age 97 (link to NYTimes obit). A movie of Unbroken, with a screenplay by the Coen Brothers and directed by Angelina Jolie, is set for a Christmas release.
Zamperini was an Olympic distance runner who survived weeks at sea in the Pacific and a Japanese prisoner of war camp after being shot down while serving in WWII.
Lucky Louis.
Zamperini at the Annenberg School.
Zamperini on CBS Sunday Morning.
37 minute video feature.
Lucky Louis.
Zamperini at the Annenberg School.
Zamperini on CBS Sunday Morning.
37 minute video feature.
I just read the book last week, and it was awe-inspiring.
RIP Mr. Zamperini.
posted by PlantGoddess at 5:48 AM on July 4, 2014
RIP Mr. Zamperini.
posted by PlantGoddess at 5:48 AM on July 4, 2014
I don't want to derail, but one thing that has been bugging me about this is why do we need Angelina Jolie to ride on this hero's coattails? I know many people like dramas, but wouldn't a straight up documentary film be a better tribute to this amazing man?
Personally, I'd rather hear the true story of the man's experience than Angelina Jolie's interpretation of it. Why is she so special? (Of course we know she thinks she is because of the worthless media hype, but I hate to see her (or anyone else) padding their list of achievements by mooching off someone who truly was a hero.) I'll read the book, but I refuse to see that movie. Ever!
posted by InsertNiftyNameHere at 10:09 PM on July 5, 2014
Personally, I'd rather hear the true story of the man's experience than Angelina Jolie's interpretation of it. Why is she so special? (Of course we know she thinks she is because of the worthless media hype, but I hate to see her (or anyone else) padding their list of achievements by mooching off someone who truly was a hero.) I'll read the book, but I refuse to see that movie. Ever!
posted by InsertNiftyNameHere at 10:09 PM on July 5, 2014
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