Directed by: Mark Pedri | 2022 | United States | Runtime: 56 mins.
After finding an archive of photos, letters, and documents detailing his grandfather’s untold journey as a Prisoner of War in World War II, filmmaker Mark Pedri bikes across Europe to tell his grandfather’s story and better understand the man who raised him. Dear Sirs explores a deeply personal historical account through a contemporary lens making it a powerful tool for engaging students and adults alike in discussions about the lasting impacts of war. This award-winning film fosters critical thinking, ignites historical curiosity, and empowers audiences to connect with the past in a meaningful way.
"Dear Sirs is a film that must be shared with all generations... Filmmakers Mark and Carrie lovingly and accurately portrayed the history of Silvio, a POW, while at the same time, fully engaging the audience. Well done, is far too little to say about this remarkable film.
— Val Burgess, WWII POW Historian, Archivist, Educator and Speaker