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National Television Telecast of Vietnam Documentary IN THE THE SHADOW OF
BLADE Scheduled for February 3, 2005
FOR RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2005
Media Contact:
Cheryl Fries, Arrowhead Film & Video, Barbara Cvrkel
512-328-0099 or 512-657-7880 Military Channel
<?color><?param 0000,0000,FFFE>cfries@arrowheadfilms.com<?/color> 240-662-2928
Barbara_cvrkel@discovery.com
AVAILABLE: Still photos/broadcast clips/interviews
Austin, Texas: Arrowhead Film & Video’s award-winning Vietnam
documentary “In The Shadow of The Blade” will be nationally televised
Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 8-10 p.m. ET on the Military Channel.
“In The Shadow of The Blade” follows the journey of restored Huey
helicopter 091 into the backyards of Vietnam veterans and their
families as a catalyst to tell their untold stories. As the icon of the
Vietnam War, the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter was a lifeline for combat
troops, providing transportation, supplies and medical evacuation.
More than 7,000 Hueys served in Vietnam and nearly half were destroyed.
“In The Shadow of The Blade” traveled 10,000 miles across America, filming hundreds of veterans in eight states as they reunited with their symbolic machine, taking them back into the skies for a flight of peace. The healing result has been described by veterans as “a sacred mission” and “the most important thing to happen to Vietnam veterans since the dedication of The Wall.”
The Military Channel, formerly Discovery Wings Channel, will bring viewers compelling, real-world stories of heroism, military strategy, technological breakthroughs and turning points in history. The network’s slate of series and specials are designed to take viewers “behind the lines” to tell the personal stories of servicemen and women and offer in-depth explorations of military technology, battlefield strategy, aviation and history.
The Military Channel also provides access to military personnel and hardware, allowing viewers to experience and understand a world full of human drama, courage, innovation and long-held traditions. “In the Shadow of the Blade,” airing on the Military Channel on Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 8-10pm, allows viewers to hear firsthand the stories of Vietnam veterans’ experiences during the war and with the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter.
“I am very proud that this film, which has had such a positive impact
on so many people, will be brought to America's living rooms by
Discovery Military," said director Patrick Fries. "The Vietnam
veterans and families you meet here are the real thing. These are the
unheard voices of America's longest war."
“In The Shadow of The Blade” won Best of Show and Gold Documentary at
the 2004 WorldFest International Film Festival, the Vietnam Veterans
of America President’s Award for Outstanding Documentary Film and the
endorsements of many veteran organizations. The aircraft used in the
film is now on permanent display in the Smithsonian Museum of American
History Price of Freedom: Americans At War exhibit.
More information:
www.intheshadowoftheblade.com
<?color><?param 0000,0000,FFFE>www.military.discovery.com<?/color>
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In The Shadow of The Blade Facts
• In The Shadow of The Blade (ITSOTB) is produced by Patrick and Cheryl
Fries of Austin, Texas’ Arrowhead Film & Video. Patrick Fries is the
film’s director.
• Fries had the idea for ITSOTB after a day of aerial cinematography,
when the pilot told him about his time in Vietnam and every veteran’s
love for the Huey helicopter.
• The UH-1 “Huey” helicopter was used in Vietnam by all branches of
service. According to Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association statistics,
7,013 Hueys flew in Vietnam and nearly half*3,305*were destroyed.
• For ground troops, the UH-1 was a “lifeline” which took them into and
out of battle and brought supplies and medical evacuation.
• In Vietnam, more than 900,000 wounded were medically evacuated by
Huey helicopters. As a result, 98% of wounded who survived the first 24
hours lived to return home*a life-saving rate previously unknown in
war.
• The UH-1’s 48-foot rotor blade makes a distinctively loud WHOP WHOP
WHOP sound, often described by veterans as “the sound of freedom.”
• The Huey used in the documentary film is tail number 65-00091, or
“091,” an aircraft that served in the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company,
“The Robin Hoods,” in Vietnam. It was damaged by enemy fire three times
in 1966-67. Robin Hood veterans repainted the restored aircraft’s
distinctive nose art during the film production. Huey "091" is no on
permanent display in the Smithsonian Museum of American History
Americans At War: The Price of Freedom Exhibit.
• In The Shadow of The Blade visited 8 states and made more than 42
landings during film production, gathering more than 200 hours of
footage.
• Veterans of all branches of service, all jobs, and all ethnicities
were filmed, including helicopter crew members, infantry soldiers,
nurses, Red Cross and USO civilians, and a Vietnamese pilot who is now
an American. Two former Prisoners of War are interviewed in the film.
•Arrowhead Film & Video is a full-service film and video production
house located in Austin, Texas.
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Cheryl Fries
Creative Director
In The Shadow of The Blade tm
Arrowhead Film & Video
512-328-0099
512-657-7880
Ellie
BLADE Scheduled for February 3, 2005
FOR RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2005
Media Contact:
Cheryl Fries, Arrowhead Film & Video, Barbara Cvrkel
512-328-0099 or 512-657-7880 Military Channel
<?color><?param 0000,0000,FFFE>cfries@arrowheadfilms.com<?/color> 240-662-2928
Barbara_cvrkel@discovery.com
AVAILABLE: Still photos/broadcast clips/interviews
Austin, Texas: Arrowhead Film & Video’s award-winning Vietnam
documentary “In The Shadow of The Blade” will be nationally televised
Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 8-10 p.m. ET on the Military Channel.
“In The Shadow of The Blade” follows the journey of restored Huey
helicopter 091 into the backyards of Vietnam veterans and their
families as a catalyst to tell their untold stories. As the icon of the
Vietnam War, the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter was a lifeline for combat
troops, providing transportation, supplies and medical evacuation.
More than 7,000 Hueys served in Vietnam and nearly half were destroyed.
“In The Shadow of The Blade” traveled 10,000 miles across America, filming hundreds of veterans in eight states as they reunited with their symbolic machine, taking them back into the skies for a flight of peace. The healing result has been described by veterans as “a sacred mission” and “the most important thing to happen to Vietnam veterans since the dedication of The Wall.”
The Military Channel, formerly Discovery Wings Channel, will bring viewers compelling, real-world stories of heroism, military strategy, technological breakthroughs and turning points in history. The network’s slate of series and specials are designed to take viewers “behind the lines” to tell the personal stories of servicemen and women and offer in-depth explorations of military technology, battlefield strategy, aviation and history.
The Military Channel also provides access to military personnel and hardware, allowing viewers to experience and understand a world full of human drama, courage, innovation and long-held traditions. “In the Shadow of the Blade,” airing on the Military Channel on Thursday, February 3, 2005 from 8-10pm, allows viewers to hear firsthand the stories of Vietnam veterans’ experiences during the war and with the UH-1 “Huey” helicopter.
“I am very proud that this film, which has had such a positive impact
on so many people, will be brought to America's living rooms by
Discovery Military," said director Patrick Fries. "The Vietnam
veterans and families you meet here are the real thing. These are the
unheard voices of America's longest war."
“In The Shadow of The Blade” won Best of Show and Gold Documentary at
the 2004 WorldFest International Film Festival, the Vietnam Veterans
of America President’s Award for Outstanding Documentary Film and the
endorsements of many veteran organizations. The aircraft used in the
film is now on permanent display in the Smithsonian Museum of American
History Price of Freedom: Americans At War exhibit.
More information:
www.intheshadowoftheblade.com
<?color><?param 0000,0000,FFFE>www.military.discovery.com<?/color>
__________________________________________________ ____________________
In The Shadow of The Blade Facts
• In The Shadow of The Blade (ITSOTB) is produced by Patrick and Cheryl
Fries of Austin, Texas’ Arrowhead Film & Video. Patrick Fries is the
film’s director.
• Fries had the idea for ITSOTB after a day of aerial cinematography,
when the pilot told him about his time in Vietnam and every veteran’s
love for the Huey helicopter.
• The UH-1 “Huey” helicopter was used in Vietnam by all branches of
service. According to Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association statistics,
7,013 Hueys flew in Vietnam and nearly half*3,305*were destroyed.
• For ground troops, the UH-1 was a “lifeline” which took them into and
out of battle and brought supplies and medical evacuation.
• In Vietnam, more than 900,000 wounded were medically evacuated by
Huey helicopters. As a result, 98% of wounded who survived the first 24
hours lived to return home*a life-saving rate previously unknown in
war.
• The UH-1’s 48-foot rotor blade makes a distinctively loud WHOP WHOP
WHOP sound, often described by veterans as “the sound of freedom.”
• The Huey used in the documentary film is tail number 65-00091, or
“091,” an aircraft that served in the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company,
“The Robin Hoods,” in Vietnam. It was damaged by enemy fire three times
in 1966-67. Robin Hood veterans repainted the restored aircraft’s
distinctive nose art during the film production. Huey "091" is no on
permanent display in the Smithsonian Museum of American History
Americans At War: The Price of Freedom Exhibit.
• In The Shadow of The Blade visited 8 states and made more than 42
landings during film production, gathering more than 200 hours of
footage.
• Veterans of all branches of service, all jobs, and all ethnicities
were filmed, including helicopter crew members, infantry soldiers,
nurses, Red Cross and USO civilians, and a Vietnamese pilot who is now
an American. Two former Prisoners of War are interviewed in the film.
•Arrowhead Film & Video is a full-service film and video production
house located in Austin, Texas.
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Cheryl Fries
Creative Director
In The Shadow of The Blade tm
Arrowhead Film & Video
512-328-0099
512-657-7880
Ellie