Five Came Back is a documentary series based on the book of the same name by Mark Harris. The series follows the stories of five Hollywood directors who served in World War II and how their experiences influenced their filmmaking careers.
The directors featured in the series are John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Each director contributed to the war effort in different ways, from creating propaganda films to documenting the horrors of the war.
Five Came Back explores how these directors used their talents to shape public opinion and support the war effort. The series also delves into the personal toll that the war took on these filmmakers, as they witnessed the brutality of combat and struggled to readjust to civilian life.
Through interviews with contemporary filmmakers and archival footage, Five Came Back offers a compelling look at the intersection of Hollywood and wartime propaganda, and how these directors left a lasting impact on both the film industry and the world at large.