WWII Vet Jerry Yellin

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New Documentary Film Featuring Captain Jerry Yellin!

Jerry’s Last Mission

Now Available on Apple TV and iTunes

Jerry’s Last Mission is the powerful story of fighter pilot Jerry Yellin who flew the last combat mission of World War II over Japan and returned home a hero, but led a dark life of survivor’s guilt and daily thoughts of suicide. Married with four sons, Yellin was forced to face his enemy once again when his youngest son moved to Japan and married the daughter of a Kamikaze pilot.

The documentary was directed by Louisa Merino and co-produced by Melissa Hibbard and Oscar winner Ed Cunningham.

The documentary was previewed online November 9-13, 2020 to coincide with Veteran’s Day. Zoom Q&A sessions with the film makers were sponsored by The David Lynch Foundation, which was hosted by David Lynch Foundation CEO Bob Roth, Director of Veterans Programs Vin DeCrescenzo, and President of Operation Warrior Shield, Ed Schloeman, and by Regnery History, which was hosted by Alex Novak.

Jerry’s Last Mission is now available for viewing on Apple TV and iTunes, as well as on Altavod.

To get updates about the documentary follow Jerry’s Last Mission social media pages or keep an eye on this website or the documentary’s website.

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Watch the film trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtxiI6V1K30&feature=youtu.be

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November 4, 2020/by Yellin

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Jerry has left us and are of course brokenhearted.
We will miss him.
We will miss his purity of purpose and his consuming commitment to tell his story and speak for those who cannot.
We will miss his ready wit and courageous willingness to share his experiences of war and life.
His message of reconciliation, forgiveness and unity of humanity will endure.
Jerry’s legacy is unique and to be treasured.
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I am pleased to announce that the documentary about Captain Jerry Yellin, Jerry's Last Mission, has been accepted to the 2023 GI Film Festival in San Diego. The festival is from May 15-20 at the Museum of Photographic Arts. This multi-day event is dedicated to presenting films and events for, by, and about the military and veterans. Stay tuned for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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On December 6, 1941, Jerry Yellin was 17 and had no idea where Pearl Harbor was. The next day changed his life forever, when he made up his mind to enlist in the Army on his 18th birthday to fight the Japanese. And that's what he did on February 15, 1942. In his later years he returned to Pearl Harbor many times to talk about his amazing story of war time bravery flying his P-51 in combat on Iwo Jima and in the skies over Japan, and remarkably, his reconciliation with the people and country who attacked the USA on December 7, 1941. In this video from December 6, 2016, he's at Pearl Harbor to participate in the Blackened Canteen Youth Symposium. Not many people know about the history of the Blackened Canteen. It's a moving true story that occurred in Japan during WW2 of bravery by the Japanese and Americans. Jerry helped keep the memory of that story alive and he wrote a historical fictional account of the event (and it's a great read available on Amazon). If he were still alive, I know he would want to be back at Pearl Harbor today, pouring bourbon from the Blackened Canteen and wishing for peace among the nations and people of the world. ... See MoreSee Less

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