Screening of Bridge of Spies with Francis Gary Powers, Jr

Join Francis Gary Powers, Jr. at the Amelia Island Museum of History for behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights into Spielberg’s Cold War thriller Bridge of Spies!

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan (Tom Hanks), recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Francis Gary Powers, Jr. consulted on this film. During the program he will discuss the misinformation in the movie, talk about being on set, working with the cast and crew, and will offer a behind the scenes look into what motivated Spielberg to make this movie.