Susan Gibberman is an award-winning Readers’ Advisory Librarian and accomplished speaker who brings a unique blend of research expertise, media knowledge and storytelling passion to her presentations. She was honored with the 2008 Librarian of the Year award from the Romance Writers of America, and her published works include Star Trek: An Annotated Guide as well as articles in two editions of The Encyclopedia of Television (Museum of Broadcast Communications). She previously served as an entertainment research specialist with Walt Disney Imagineering, deepening her expertise in the history and cultural impact of film and television.

After Pearl Harbor, many in Hollywood answered the call to arms and made films that would aid in the war effort. Five directors, Frank Capra, John Ford, John Huston, George Stevens, and William Wyler not only joined the military, but many were shooting their films during actual battles overseas. Learn about these individuals and see examples from their war films.