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The Real American: The Story of Evan Thompson

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For forty-five years, Evan Thompson waved an American flag for fighter jets during top secret training runs as they passed over his desert home; for forty-five years he never failed to show his support and was eventually given the name, The Real American. This film uses his lifelong dedication to selfless patriotism as a framework to showcase heroes who stand alongside him in their service to America, not by order, but to do what's right.

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Marc F @RT89875077 11/17/2024 A patriotic and heroic film that blends multiple stories with the thread of a unique and modest American who captured the heart and soul of American Fighter Pilots passing overhead in the Nevada desert. The film is narrated by Gary Sinese, a proven advocate of veteran’s issues. I stood up an clapped my sincere approval as the credits were rolling. See more A S @RT46572795 11/17/2024 Such a beautiful story of the spectrum of American hero’s that walk amount us. I’ve heard Lt. Col Beckman’s story of that day discussed in the movie. However, seeing the illustrations and hearing from the ground forces on how it felt for them - priceless ❤️. If your mission was to help the average Joe/Jane meet and understand (to some degree) the sacrifices behind the scenes - Mission accomplished !! See more Stan W @RT44322753 11/15/2024 An exciting and touching story about American heroes from WWII to present day. See more Read all reviews
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Stan Wong

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Gary Sinise

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Nate Boyer

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Scott Mann

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Stan Wong

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Laurie Ashbourne

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Synopsis For forty-five years, Evan Thompson waved an American flag for fighter jets during top secret training runs as they passed over his desert home; for forty-five years he never failed to show his support and was eventually given the name, The Real American. This film uses his lifelong dedication to selfless patriotism as a framework to showcase heroes who stand alongside him in their service to America, not by order, but to do what's right.
Director
Stan Wong
Producer
Laurie Ashbourne, Dean Christensen, Deborah Correa, Stan Wong
Screenwriter
Stan Wong
Distributor
Infinite Fountain Productions
Production Co
Infinite Fountain Productions
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 2024, Limited