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Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Preceding director Werner Herzog’s 2006 Christian Bale vehicle Rescue Dawn, which narrativizes the events described here, Little Dieter Needs to Fly is a documentary (of sorts) focusing on the life of Dieter Dengler. From a very young age, Dengler dreamt of becoming a fighter pilot, and to pursue this goal he emigrated from Germany to the United States, joined the Navy, was sent to Vietnam in 1966, and… was shot down over Laos only a few days into his first tour, where he went on to be taken prisoner and tortured, before making a harrowing escape. Built around modern interviews with Dengler, replete with reenactments, Herzog has cited Little Dieter Needs to Fly as being his best “narrative” film. (“Narrative” in quotes, because it is in most ways a documentary.)
In English and German with English subtitles as needed.
The Webster University Film Series, St. Louis' cinematic alternative since 1979, is a nationally known and recognized year-round film exhibition program. The Midwest's premiere hosting venue for American and foreign features, documentaries, classic and experimental cinema, and national and international artists presenting their work, the Series represents a genuine cinematic alternative in the St. Louis community.
Additionally, the Webster University Film Series has become the location for many national tours of international cinema, often acting as the only such venue in Missouri. The Series is host to speakers and visiting artists who address the pertinent issues in films presented. In an effort to further integrate film with education, the Film Series provides workshops with artists and experts.
The Winifred Moore Auditorium is the home of the Webster University Film Series. Originally used as a chapel, it now boasts the most comfortable theatre seats. The auditorium seats 240.
Unless otherwise noted, admission is:
$8 for the general public
$7 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools
$6 for Webster University staff and faculty
Free for Webster students with proper ID.
Webster offers general admission seating with payment of cash, check, or credit.
