A Wing and a Prayer (film)
A Wing and a Prayer is a 2015 PBS documentary by Boaz Dvir. The film predominantly covers the story of American pilot Al Schwimmer and his covert operation to deliver weapons to the Israeli Army prior to and during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. It was first released on PBS to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Boaz Dvir discusses his filmmaking process and the film "A Wing and a Prayer" during a screening at Penn State University.
Boaz Dvir is an Israeli-American professor, journalist, and filmmaker. His main work includes documentaries, most recently Jessie's Dad, Class of Her Own, and A Wing and a Prayer.
Boaz preparing for a documentary shoot