Diary of a Sergeant

This inspirational documentary focuses on Harold Russell, a U.S. Army instructor who lost both hands when an explosive device he was handling went off during the production of a training film. Follow Russell as he undergoes a rigorous rehabilitation program and is fitted with hooks to function as hands, eventually going on to enroll at Boston University. Russell’s appearance in this film led to him being cast in an Oscar-winning role in director William Wyler’s “The Best Years of Our Lives.” 22 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.