10 Good Men
Alex Theatre216 N Brand Blvd, Los Angeles 91203
This is not a concert but the California premiere of 10 Good Men, a one-night screening presented by TJ3 Productions at the Alex Theatre. The documentary tells the stories of 10 of the last surviving World War II veterans who flew combat missions over Europe, tracing their connection to the B-17 Flying Fortress. Before the film, the theatre courtyard will host historical reenactors, replica World War II flight gear to try on, and a photo opportunity. After the screening, director Trent “TJ” Jones and producer George Retelas will take the stage for a Q&A, then remain available for poster signing.
10 Good Men is directed by Jones, of TJ3 History, and narrated by Emmy Award-winning Dan Nachtrab. Its account of the air war draws on restored footage from American and German archives, pairing those images with veterans’ own recollections. The film is presented as a record of the Mighty Eighth’s bomber crews and the B-17’s wartime legacy, centered on voices that have become increasingly rare. The listing describes it as a tribute to authenticity, truth, and World War II veterans, and says it has received rave responses from fans and historians. This California premiere is therefore a chance to see the documentary with the filmmakers present and hear more about its making directly after the film.
The Alex Theatre’s unusual claim to fame is its atmospheric auditorium: Greek and Egyptian-inspired details create the illusion of an open-air garden, beneath the theatre’s distinctive 100-foot neon tower. Opened in 1925 as a vaudeville and movie house, it now presents concerts and a broad program of performing arts at 216 North Brand Boulevard in downtown Glendale. Expect a formal theatre evening in a large, roughly 1,300-seat auditorium, with reserved seats and a stage framed by ornate decoration. Shows are ticketed, so check the event listing for seats and details before you go. Concessions are available, and Brand Boulevard’s restaurants and cafes make it easy to plan dinner nearby. The Alex is still operating and listing upcoming performances.