When George Price arrived at basic training in 1944, he became brothers in arms with men of a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures from across America. For many of these young men being at war was their first time experiencing the melting pot that America was becoming. The war was not only fought on foreign soil but in the hearts and minds of the men who fought. This is a story about pride, identity and brotherhood set during a crucial turning point in American History.
Acting
Four unknowns who feel like they've actually been to war.
Direction
Lawson makes 15 minutes feel like a lifetime.
Sound
Every breath and boot crunch is weaponized.
Director
Skyler Lawson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in actual WWII training barracks in upstate New York with no artificial lighting — everything you see is practical.
The title refers to the military tradition of 'left hand' inspection — the moment where power and humiliation become indistinguishable.
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