On February 3rd, The Aviators was released on DVD, Blu-ray combo, and Digital HD from VIVA Pictures and Cinedigm. This cute animated film is based on a true story that take place during WWI. It follows a group of pigeons and their sidekick, a tinkering mouse.
The carrier pigeons in The Aviators help the American soldiers by transporting important pieces of communication. The farm the animals are living on is also commissioned into a military training post and communications centre for the Allies.
Cher Ami, a key pigeon in the movie, was an important figure in WWI. It delivered the coordinates of 194 American soldiers who were trapped by the German soldiers. You can learn more about it’s miraculous flight at http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/pigeons_and_world_war_one.htm
The Aviators features the voices of Brad Garrett and Jeff Foxworthy. Mr. Foxworthy even sings in this family friendly film in the original song “We’re Fighting For Survival”. It is directed by famed animator Miquel Pujol,
The Aviators Run Time: 77 minutes
Rating: NR
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Disclosure: I received a copy of this movie to review. No other compensation was received for this post.
Another great one I could share with the nephews. Sure we all will enjoy it.