In North Korea
September 21st, 2010
This photo is taken in the main meeting room on the border between South and North Korea. We (the film crew) are actually standing a few feet into North Korea. The ROK soldier to our right is a Taekwon-do black belt. He is in the ready position prepared for possible aggression from the North Korean soldiers on the other side of the wall behind him. We were told by the corporal guiding us, “Do not touch him because he will touch you back!” Proof positive of the persistent tension in the DMZ. Our son, (rt) Josh Bashioum and production assistant, (middle) Ryan Bethea are pictured with me.
Film Project: Honoring US Korean War Vets- 60 yrs.
September 17th, 2010
I was in S. Korea this past week, helping my wife, Lindsay film a documentary about US Veterans being honored for their service during the Korean War. It was a group effort and our son Josh was behind the camera this time. We were among the invited guests of the S. Korean government and witnessed firsthand the profound thankfulness they overwhelmingly showed our Veterans.
On Wednesday we filmed a spectacular re-enactment of Gen. MacArthur and the Marines landing during the famous battle at Inchon (an area now known as Incheon), where US troops and S.Korean troops fought side by side. We were so humbled by the gratitude demonstrated by the S. Korea citizens for America’s role in safeguarding their freedom. ROK Vets came up to us with tears in their eyes to thank us. It was a very inspiring trip and the documentary will strive feature this special bond that was forged 60 years ago this month. We will feature photos and film clips of this extraordinary experience in the week ahead.
Sept. 15, 2010 ~ Opening Ceremony
60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration
Inchon Landing
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