SUNDOWN TO ELEVEN

SUNDOWN TO ELEVEN

Directed by George Retelas

65 min | Military, Investigative Journalism, Cold Case | United States | 2025
East Coast Premiere

REGAL 14TH ST. | Thursday, October 16th | 9:30 PM
Auditorium 7

Cast: Richard Miralles

Synopsis: “Sundown to Eleven” follows the epic journey of WWII veteran Richard “Dick” Miralles—last surviving member of the U.S. Navy’s Air Group Eleven—as he sets out on a deeply personal mission: to uncover the fate of a fallen comrade lost over the Pacific in 1944. With the help of a passionate crew of volunteers from the USS Hornet Museum and the support of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Miralles hits the road—part detective, part historian, all heart.

From the hushed corridors of the National Archives to the warm waters of Pearl Harbor, Miralles retraces the steps of his wartime squadron, chasing clues and memories. Along the way, he revisits battle sites, takes to the skies in a Dauntless dive-bomber, and reflects on the cost of service and the power of remembrance—all while nearing his 100th birthday.

Blending the suspense of a cold case with the soul of a cross-country odyssey, “Sundown to Eleven” is a moving tribute to the enduring sacrifice of Gold Star families. Directed by George Retelas, “Sundown to Eleven” is a sequel to his acclaimed 2014 documentary, “Eleven,” which featured the oral history of eleven World War II veterans who flew in the Pacific War with his namesake grandfather.

Followed by Q&A with Filmmaker & Cast.