Noble Sissle's Syncopated Ragtime
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
Combining footage unseen since WWI with original scores from the era, this film tells the story of Noble Sissle's incredible journey that spans "The Harlem Hell Fighters" of World War I, Broadway Theatre, the Civil Rights movement, and decades of Black cultural development.
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Noble Sissle's Syncopated Ragtime
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi and David de Rozas
Combining footage unseen since WWI with original scores from the era, this film tells the story of Noble Sissle's incredible journey that spans "The Harlem Hellfighters" of World War I, Broadway Theatre, the Civil Rights movement, and decade...
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Noble Sissle Jr.: Am I Still Going to Vietnam?
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
The story of Noble Sissle Jr., a production company owner, community development expert, and veteran of the Vietnam War. Combining archival footage with interviews and family portraits, the film explores Sissle Jr.’s life, and the way he carries on the legacy ...
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Official Trailer - The War to End All Wars… and its American Veterans
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
Relying on newly discovered archival footage, memoirs from the fallen, and expert commentary from scholars, this documentary tells the story of World War I from the American perspective: Its ace pilots, mine-laying Sailors, heroic doughboys, Harlem Hell Fighte...
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Series Trailer - World War I Experience
This series captures the grit and heroism of those who shaped history in WWI: Nurse Helen Fairchild’s ultimate sacrifice on the front, ace pilot Gervais Lufbery with the Lafayette Escadrille, and Noble Sissle’s journey with the Harlem Hellfighters. From John Henry Balch’s battlefield bravery to C...
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Scholar Profile: Edward Jones Research Center
"Explore the profound legacy of World War I through the eyes of American veterans in 'The War to End all Wars... and its American Veterans', a compelling documentary supported by the National WWI Museum and Memorial."
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Field Notes: A Timeless Orchestra
Noble Sissle Jr. fondly recalls his father's enchanting prom performance, uniting generations through timeless music and cherished melodies.
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Field Notes: An American Band Leader
Noble Sissle's son reminisces about his father's performances, weaving a musical legacy that resonated with veterans across eras.