Napa Valley Film Festival 2011

The Forgotten Eagles is the little known story of the "Aztec Eagles" of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force, Squadron 201, who flew with the American 58th Fighter Group on Luzon in 1945. The Aztec Eagles were an elite unit of young volunteer Mexican fighter pilots who flew combat missions in support of American and Filipino ground forces. They were decorated by the United States, Mexico and the Republic of the Philippines for valor and sacrifice in the cause of freedom. The film is introduced and narrated by noted Latino actor Edward James Olmos. It was filmed over a five-year period in the US, Mexico and the Philippines. NOTE - Part of a FREE program for everyone in the festival community.

Three films honoring the brave men and women who proudly serve our country. The program opens with a ceremonial “toast to peace” at 11:11am in the lobby of the Lincoln Theater. Program co-hosted by Bill Chadwick, California Veterans Support Foundation; and Oscar Renteria, Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association. Films screening in this program include: narrative short film Journey Home , documentary short No Wine Left Behind , and documentary feature The Forgotten Eagles . FREE ADMISSION