By james art PHOENIX – “The Atomic Rocketeer,” an award-winning documentary, will be screened in the Scottsdale-based producer’s hometown next month.
The film uses rare footage, photographs and declassified military documents to tell the story of Werner von Braun, a controversial German engineer.
Von Braun helped create the V-2 rocket for the Nazis, but he surrendered to the US after the fall of Germany during World War II. He went on to help develop weapons for the US military and spacecraft for NASA.
The documentary was produced by Larry L. Sheffield, the founder and first chairman of Scottsdale-based Goldwater Bank. It was directed by Trent Di Giulio.
When will ‘The Atomic Rocketeer’ play in Scottsdale?
Harkins Theaters Shea 14 will show “The Atomic Rocketeer” twice daily from November 1-7 with showings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
According to the film’s website, it has won more than 20 awards at national and international film festivals.
“I am honored by the widespread praise that ‘The Atomic Rocketeer’ has received so far,” Sheffield said in a press release. “It is an even greater honor to work in my hometown theater and I hope everyone will come to see this rare historic film.”