WWII Documentary Fundraiser

“The War Stories of George Kaleel” is the first documentary created by The Sons of History. This 30-minute film captures the story of World War II veteran George Kaleel as he recalls his war experiences. His first of the war began on D-Day. From there, he ventured through France, Belgium, and across the Rhine River into the heart of Germany. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to help with costs for conducting and marketing the premieres and the costs for submitting the film to local and national film festivals. Your generosity is greatly appreciated as we continue to work to preserve and promote the history of our great state, our great country, and its great people. Mr. Kaleel is one of the lucky few who had exceptional documentation of his experience. His close friend and brother-in-arms Bengy Sylvester was a World War II photographer. Through Mr. Kaleel’s retelling, Sylvester’s photography, footage from the National Archives, sound effects, and powerful music, we were able to bring his powerful story to life. His story captures some of the more well-known aspects of the war, including D-Day, working with Gen. George S. Patton, and liberating Holocaust victims, while also capturing moments that may not be so well known, like encounterling elements of the Hitlerjugend, breaking open an Nazi underground city, and the murder of Gen. Maurice Rose ― the highest ranking American officer to be killed in the war. We are incredibly proud of the film we created in tandem with BassTrapp Media, and we need your help telling it. We are raising funds to conduct several premieres, as well as enter it into film festivals. Since Mr. Kaleel is a Texas native, we are working with the Texas Heritage League to promote the film. Texas Heritage League is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to preserve and promote Texas history through film and other mediums.

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“The War Stories of George Kaleel” is the first documentary created by The Sons of History. This 30-minute film captures the story of World War II veteran George Kaleel as he recalls his war experiences. His first of the war began on D-Day. From there, he ventured through France, Belgium, and across the Rhine River into the heart of Germany. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to help with costs for conducting and marketing the premieres and the costs for submitting the film to local and national film festivals. Your generosity is greatly appreciated as we continue to work to preserve and promote the history of our great state, our great country, and its great people. Mr. Kaleel is one of the lucky few who had exceptional documentation of his experience. His close friend and brother-in-arms Bengy Sylvester was a World War II photographer. Through Mr. Kaleel’s retelling, Sylvester’s photography, footage from the National Archives, sound effects, and powerful music, we were able to bring his powerful story to life. His story captures some of the more well-known aspects of the war, including D-Day, working with Gen. George S. Patton, and liberating Holocaust victims, while also capturing moments that may not be so well known, like encounterling elements of the Hitlerjugend, breaking open an Nazi underground city, and the murder of Gen. Maurice Rose ― the highest ranking American officer to be killed in the war. We are incredibly proud of the film we created in tandem with BassTrapp Media, and we need your help telling it. We are raising funds to conduct several premieres, as well as enter it into film festivals. Since Mr. Kaleel is a Texas native, we are working with the Texas Heritage League to promote the film. Texas Heritage League is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to preserve and promote Texas history through film and other mediums.

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