A Wing and a Prayer

A WING AND A PRAYER tells an amazing story. It tells the story of what would otherwise go unknown by the public without this documentary. Schwimmer and those who helped him really inspired me with their actions. The message that ordinary people can make extraordinary changes in the world is seen through Schwimmer's efforts to supply aide. This doc poses an interesting question as to who can make a difference, and what that can do for the world around them. I recommend this film to anyone who wants to see how history can be changed without even knowing. I enjoyed the stories of these men and how they reflect back on their mission.

This movie is an eye-opener for anyone interested in uncovering what happens behind the curtain of major world events. This film showcases the efforts of unsung (until now) heroes whose efforts changed the course of the Middle East (and really, the world) forever. For history- lovers, it is awe-inspiring. For those of us who love and cherish the Land of Israel, it is mandatory watching and a story that should be passed down through the generations. The filmmaker has pulled together and organized a wealth of information and is handing the treasure down to the rest of us in the form of this film. I'm grateful to him and the amazing men in this movie!

The filmmaker, Boaz Dvir, has done a great job of bringing out the adventurous tone of the story. All the interviewed people are passionate about the role they played in delivering the weapons and fighter planes. Also the parallax, albeit a bit too fast in motion, really brings to life the still pictures. A big part of this film is still images, and that's fair because the delivery to Israel was not recorded in video, for the major part. Also, Dvir's personal connection to the film (his grandfather), adds another layer of depth to the story. Even though the film is a documentary, it is also the story of a man trying to know more about his roots- where he came from, and I think this personal touch makes this film all the better.

This remarkable story of a team of courageous men has the ability to captivate many. Not only was this documentary moving and inspirational, but the intensity of the story will have you at the edge of your seat.

As I sat and watched each detail of this operation and the obstacles that these men endured, I found it absolutely unbelievable that this story was essentially hidden from all of history before this film.

How could a story like this be forgotten? The sacrifices these men made in order to prevent another horrific genocide and fight for the survival of the Jewish state makes them absolute heroes.

This film is so powerful and emotional and does a fantastic job of telling the tale that somehow flew under the radar. I would recommend this film to everyone, because these men's story need to be heard.

This is a story full of touching for me while I was watching it. Before I watched the film, I was not so clear about that history of those kind of secret part of the WWII. Via interviews of Scwimmer, I could imagine how hard for them to survival at that time, let alone building their own country. What makes me feel so powerful is some old videos related alternated in the whole film, which brought me to that history frame to see how great Schwimmer and his men had done.