Willard Foxton

Willard Foxton, a journalist and former BBC war correspondent, joins the hunt for John Ford's elusive D-Day documentary. He reveals how a footnote sparked the investigation, delving into claims of disturbing footage buried in a vault. The search spans various countries and includes passionate discussions on government censorship and the fate of potentially lost reels. Foxton also speculates on a possible surviving copy in Russia, while questioning Ford's memories and intentions. This journey uncovers the tension between history and the stories we tell.