In 2013, Angelina Jolie’s search for work inspiration led her to a WWII veteran

In an intriguing twist of fate, Angelina Jolie found out that her film's inspiration, Louis Zamperini, resided nearby. This connection led her to direct 'Unbroken', chronicling his incredible wartime saga. Following a plane crash, Zamperini faced a grueling 47 days stranded at sea before becoming a POW for two years. Jolie was driven by a profound duty to depict his remarkable life story authentically.

September 5, 2026 at 11:00PM