By — Mike Cerre Mike Cerre Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-film-the-mosquito-bowl-tells-story-of-wwii-football-game-between-marines Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The themes of service to country and reflection on humanity are at the center of the new film "The Mosquito Bowl." Special correspondent Mike Cerre caught up with some of the forces behind the film and the real historical event. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Listen to this Segment By — Mike Cerre Mike Cerre
New film 'The Mosquito Bowl' tells story of WWII football game between Marines
In short
The film delves into the lives of Marines who participated in an athletic contest during World War II, examining broader themes of service and human connection. The production gained prominence after being featured on the arts and culture program CANVAS. Special correspondent Mike Cerre contributed to the coverage by conducting interviews with figures linked to both the production and the original historical event.
Key points
- The production utilizes a wartime athletic matchup to explore broader concepts of militar…: The production utilizes a wartime athletic matchup to explore broader concepts of military sacrifice and humanity.
- National coverage on the CANVAS platform highlights the artistic and cultural value of th…: National coverage on the CANVAS platform highlights the artistic and cultural value of the historical project.
- Firsthand perspectives from individuals tied to the historical event provide personal con…: Firsthand perspectives from individuals tied to the historical event provide personal context to the production.