WATCH: North Penn Students Produce World War II Documentary

LANSDALE, PA — North Penn students recently premiered a World War II documentary that tells the story of a seminal moment in American history through the eyes of local soldiers who lived it.

“World War II: The Men Who Were There" premiered at North Penn High School's Audion on Aug. 10.

It was spearheaded by Zach McHoul, who produced the film as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project. He led a team of five students who interviewed local veterans to the tell the story of the film.

“I knew I had to do this project because these men are running out of time to tell their stories,” McHoul said, according to the district. “Soon, the world will be left with nothing but artifacts and written accounts to tell the story of one of the most important wars in human history. I hope from this project that members of my community will be inspired to reach out to their hometown heroes and hear their stories. They are a part of history which must be preserved for future generations.”

The district said the project was inspired by Anne Henning Scheuring's Lansdale Hometown Heroes initiative.

The film can be viewed in its entirety below:

Image via North Penn School District