A War Story

A War Story

1981
1h 22min

Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.

A War Story

Storyline

Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
    Released
    November 1981
    Runtime
    1h 22min
    Director
    Budget
    $274,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    ONF | NFB
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