DEAR SIRS
SYNOPSIS
Filmmaker Mark Pedri had never heard his grandfather Silvio’s story despite spending nearly every day together for 10 years. It wasn’t until after Silvio’s death that Mark found an archive of old photos, letters, and documents detailing Silvio’s journey as a Prisoner of War (POW) in World War II. The discovery inspired Mark to bike over 500 miles across Europe, following the original Prisoner of War transportation routes, in an effort to tell his grandfather’s story and better understand the man who helped raise him.
The Norman A. Geske Cinema Showcase presents director Mark Pedri and producer Carrie McCarthy, who will join the audience for a Q&A following the 7:30 p.m. screening of DEAR SIRS on Friday, March 4.Â
Director
Mark Pedri
WITH
Mark Pedri, Carrie McCarthy
Run Time
1 hour, 33 minutes
Released
2021
Distributed by
Burning Torch Productions
Hearing and Visual Assistance
Assisted Listening
Country
USA
SUBTITLES
None
NOT RATED
Many of the films shown at The Ross are not rated due to the prohibitive cost of acquiring a rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. Consequently, as many of these films contain graphic content, viewer discretion is advised.
SHOWINGS
MAR 4 | FRI
5:00, 7:30 p.m.
MAR 5 | SAT
12:50, 2:55, 5:00 7:05, 9:10 p.m.
MAR 6 | SUN
12:50, 2:55, 5:00, 7:05, 9:10 p.m.
MAR 7 | MON
5:00, 7:05, 9:10 p.m.
MAR 8 | TUE
5:00, 7:05, 9:10 p.m.
MAR 9 | WED
5:00, 7:05, 9:10 p.m.
MAR 10 | THU