Science North will feature a special screening of the IMAX documentary “D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D” on June 6, the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, with a talk from Second World War veteran Wilbert Spencer after the film.
Narrated by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw, “D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D” provides a new, penetrating look at this defining moment in history in a truly unique manner.
D-Day itself is well known, yet few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this became the most important location in the world.
Spencer will speak after the 1 p.m. screening of the film, at around 1:45 p.m., about his own experience on the front lines landing on the beach in Normandy 72 years ago.
“D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D” will play at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 6. Interested individuals are asked to present proof of veteran status or legion membership in person at the Science North sales desk on or before June 6, 2016.
While these screenings are free for veterans and legion members, the film remains available to members of the public wielding general admission tickets.
“As a teacher who is passionate about history, I feel it is very important to help students remember, make connections, respect and honour the sacrifices that have been made by our military,” said Kathy Lebreton, a teacher at Lasalle Secondary School who, in 2014, accompanied a group of two-dozen students on a trip to the 70th Anniversary D-Day Commemorative Ceremony at Juno Beach in France.
“What a wonderful idea to offer veterans a screening of D-Day: Normandy 1944. I'm sure it will bring them a flood of emotions, similar to what I witnessed at Juno Beach on the day of the 70th Anniversary,” Lebreton said in a press release.
“D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D” is recommended for audiences of all ages and has a run time of 43 minutes. The film is screening at the Science North IMAX Theatre from May 30 to June 30, 2016.
