MPB Announces Premier of In-House Documentary
MPB Announces Premier of In-House Documentary
World War II Documentary to Air on December 7
(JACKSON, Miss)— Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s (MPB) newest documentary, “Home Front to Battlefront: Mississippi During WWII,” will premier on December 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The piece highlights the ways Mississippians contributed to World War II, whether they went to fight overseas or supported the war efforts from home.
“I am glad MPB has an opportunity to honor the men and women who sacrificed to support our nation during World War II and highlight the role that Mississippi played in the war efforts,” said Judy Lewis, Executive Director of MPB. “Our state’s contribution to the war effort is a shining example of how far Mississippians will go to support our country.”
Mississippi sent thousands of soldiers to battle during World War II, but many who did not go off to fight worked in new factories created to support the war effort. Military installations, munitions plants, and even Prisoner of War camps were built in Mississippi to help sustain the growth of the military, supply the armed forces, and house war prisoners. Construction, operation, and maintenance of these facilities created thousands of jobs.
Producers spent two years compiling the data for the documentary, interviewing dozens of Mississippi veterans, historians, and civilians.
Producer, Katie Savage said, “For me this project has been a labor of love and a dream come true. It was a privilege to interview people who participated in what I think is one of the greatest times in our world’s and country’s history. I’ve always had a fascination about WWII and how ordinary people did such extraordinary things. I’m eternally grateful for what these people did for us during the war and am thankful that they shared their stories with us.”
As a companion piece to the documentary, MPB has also launched a new website dedicated to Mississippi’s history during the World War II era. The site provides a more in-depth look at the contributions and experiences of Mississippians who lived during that time period. Visit www.mpbonline.org/homefrontbattlefront to explore the site and learn about Mississippi during World War II.
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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.