Short film

The 65th

25 min

A taut, somber war short that honors overlooked soldiers, leaving a heavy sense of sacrifice and recognition withheld.

Tagline: Forgotten by History, Defined by Sacrifice
Overview: Short war film directed by Anthony Nardolillo that tells the story of the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the historic all-Hispanic unit in the U.S. Army composed primarily of Puerto Rican soldiers.
How it feels: Tense, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: War, survival, loyalty, race
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
loyalty
race
justice
Places: military
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none