Spielberg, Hanks, Oprah Lend Their Star Power for Support the Troops PSAs
Oprah, Hanks And Spielberg Help Military Families
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have teamed up to film three new PSAs to support Joining Forces, the national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give service members and their families the opportunities and support they've earned through their service.
Along with Winfrey, Hanks and Spielberg in the PSAs, each video features a call to action from First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage Americans to get involved and support military families by visiting the organization's website at www.joiningforces.gov.
Speaking on some of Hollywood's finest joining the movement, the First Lady said, "The entertainment community answered the Joining Forces call and has done what they do best – bring to life stories that move us. Through this PSA campaign, Americans will learn more about the unique challenges and needs of our military families, see their strength, resilience and service, and find out how they can give back to these extraordinary troops and families who have given us so much."
For more information on Joining Forces, visit their site here and check out the video above to see the PSAs with Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey have lent their collective star power to First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to create public service announcements on behalf of the nation’s military families.
Produced for the Joining Forces organization and released Wednesday, the three 30-second PSAs illustrate the struggles of military families as they endure deployment overseas.
All three vignettes utilize Skype as their centerpiece, reflecting the realities of the 21st century communication. The First Lady and Biden created Joining Forces (www.joiningforces.gov) to support military families and the PSAs are intended to spread its message.
The organization focuses on employment, education, and wellness while raising awareness about the service, sacrifice, and needs of military families.
All of the major broadcast networks have agreed to air the announcements.
Heavy artillery behind the scenes included “Invictus” producer Lori McCreary; Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer; “Army Wives” creator Katherine Fugate; “Lost” creator and executive-producer, Damon Lindelof; and director Tom Shadyac (“Ace Ventura,” “Bruce Almighty”).
Spielberg introduces a soldier, Justin, who weeps as he greets his wife, Holly, and their newborn via Skype.
Hanks narrates as a young man named Jacob keeps up with the household chores while his dad is away in Afghanistan; they slap each other five on the Skype screen.
And Winfrey’s segment depicts a stateside father blowing out his birthday candles as his soldier daughter applauds thousands of miles away.
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have teamed up to film three new PSAs to support Joining Forces, the national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give service members and their families the opportunities and support they've earned through their service.
Along with Winfrey, Hanks and Spielberg in the PSAs, each video features a call to action from First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage Americans to get involved and support military families by visiting the organization's website at www.joiningforces.gov.
Speaking on some of Hollywood's finest joining the movement, the First Lady said, "The entertainment community answered the Joining Forces call and has done what they do best – bring to life stories that move us. Through this PSA campaign, Americans will learn more about the unique challenges and needs of our military families, see their strength, resilience and service, and find out how they can give back to these extraordinary troops and families who have given us so much."
For more information on Joining Forces, visit their site here and check out the video above to see the PSAs with Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey have lent their collective star power to First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to create public service announcements on behalf of the nation’s military families.
Produced for the Joining Forces organization and released Wednesday, the three 30-second PSAs illustrate the struggles of military families as they endure deployment overseas.
All three vignettes utilize Skype as their centerpiece, reflecting the realities of the 21st century communication. The First Lady and Biden created Joining Forces (www.joiningforces.gov) to support military families and the PSAs are intended to spread its message.
The organization focuses on employment, education, and wellness while raising awareness about the service, sacrifice, and needs of military families.
All of the major broadcast networks have agreed to air the announcements.
Heavy artillery behind the scenes included “Invictus” producer Lori McCreary; Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer; “Army Wives” creator Katherine Fugate; “Lost” creator and executive-producer, Damon Lindelof; and director Tom Shadyac (“Ace Ventura,” “Bruce Almighty”).
Spielberg introduces a soldier, Justin, who weeps as he greets his wife, Holly, and their newborn via Skype.
Hanks narrates as a young man named Jacob keeps up with the household chores while his dad is away in Afghanistan; they slap each other five on the Skype screen.
And Winfrey’s segment depicts a stateside father blowing out his birthday candles as his soldier daughter applauds thousands of miles away.