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To build on the momentum acquired by the Foundation, the next initiative is to produce what will be the definitive documentary film history of the battle. Entitled "Against All Odds", it is to be produced in collaboration with Public Interest Video, which has produced a number of award-winning documentaries. Already produced are over sixteen hours of outstanding footage filmed in Japan, at Pearl Harbor, and on the Midway Islands, together with interviews of both American and Japanese Midway veterans.

In order to have a definitive documentary of this great Battle, there is a need that it provide:

1. comprehensive treatment and analysis,
2. detailed coverage and interviews of the participants, and
3. meticulous accuracy.

The IMMF proposes to air the documentary film on PBS, show the film in the proposed War in the Pacific Museum, to the midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, and to colleges, schools and libraries throughout the country.

Used in this way, the film would send a powerful message stimulating the youth of this Nation to honor and emulate the patriotism, bravery and devotion to duty exemplified by the men of Midway. It would, thus, serve as a badly needed corrective to declining moral standards and help overcome difficulties presently being experienced by all branches of the military in attracting individuals to military service.

The projected cost of the film will be $285,000. The $25,000 already donated has resulted in the completion of phase 1 of its production. The Foundation is actively engaged in raising the remaining money needed to produce this special film. Its production has the full support of the active duty U.S. Navy and the U.S. Naval Academy. Contributions over $1,000.00 will be listed in the credits of the film. To find how to donate, click here.