In honor of Veterans Day, the Hoboken Museum and Thomas Edison Film Festival present two short films on the subject of veterans’ sacrifices, in a showcase titled “Films Reflecting on the Legacy of World War II.”

“Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses” (pictured here) tells the story of a group of heroic World War II veterans who vividly share their liberation journeys, drawing parallels between the past and present.

“Who Won the War” tells the story of an orphaned and partially blind Hiroshima survivor who was invited by the American Government to the United States to “regain his health.” Takashi’s story is the journey of an angry young man whose misfortunes begin after the Hiroshima bombing. It is a story of revenge, acceptance of the past, and forgiveness.

The screening starts at 7 pm, and takes place outdoors in the 13th Street walkway. Listening devices are provided. The event is free, but donations are welcome.

For 40 years, the Thomas Edison Film Festival has been advancing the unique creativity and power of the short form. The Festival is an international juried competition open to all genres and filmmakers across the globe. The Festival’s touring program reaches out to diverse audiences in diverse settings with screenings of cutting-edge, cross-genre films including narrative, experimental, animation, and documentary. The Festival’s homebase is the Hoboken Historical Museum where we work together to enrich the community. This program is made possible in part through the generous support of the Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and Tourism. To learn more about the Thomas Edison Film Festival visit www.tefilmfest.org.