Posts invited to screen animated film about famous World War I dog for America's 250th birthday all year.
In 2018, Fun Academy Motion Pictures released the critically acclaimed animated family film "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero," and invited American Legion posts to screen it in their communities. A remastered theatrical version has been released in honor of America鈥檚 250th birthday, and posts are again invited to screen it anytime this year.
The kicks off July 4 and will continue through March 2027 for K9 Animal Month; a press release commented, 鈥淪tubby salutes all our animal partners these 250 years 鈥 even Paul Revere's horse, of course!鈥 Since its initial release, the film has won 60 festival awards and boasts an audience score of 92%. It stars Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter and G茅rard Depardieu, and is based on the story of a stray rescued off the streets of New Haven, Conn., by a U.S. Army doughboy on the eve of World War I. Ultimately, he saved countless lives in the trenches of France. Sgt. Stubby is still recognized today as the first dog promoted through combat in Army history, and is widely seen as the forerunner of the modern military working-dog program. He was an official member of Eddy-Glover American Legion Post 6 in Connecticut and marched in the 1st National Convention parade in Minneapolis in 1919.
A dedicated page for 91传媒 has been established at . Posts can see the movie in a local theater or partner with the theater for a Legion-specific event. If a local theater is not available in your area, contact events@stubby250.org for assistance. These events can help attract new audiences, build community partnerships and support fundraising efforts.
- USA250