Five Came Back

This 2017 documentary series delves into the experiences of five renowned Hollywood directors—John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens—who left their successful careers to document World War II. Narrated by Meryl Streep, the series explores how their wartime experiences influenced their filmmaking and personal lives. The series is based on the book by Mark Harris and features interviews with contemporary directors like Steven Spielberg and Guillermo del Toro. You can watch it for free on Soap2day.