The American Way of Schweinfurt (short version - with English subtitles)

Die Short-Version der Film-Doku "The American Way of Schweinfurt".
Der ganze Film ist bis zum 20. September 2014 in der Ausstellung "Schweinfurt und seine Amerikaner" im Konferenzzentrum auf der Maininsel zu sehen. In der Ausstellung, aber auch in der Kunsthalle Schweinfurt und im Schweinfurter Buchhandel ist er auf DVD erhältlich.
Mit „The American Way of Schweinfurt" setzen die Produzenten Max Kidd und Tilman Braun (y-concepts) ein Projekt der Stadt Schweinfurt um: Ein Film im Dokumentar-Stil, der die Geschichte und die Besonderheiten der deutsch-amerikanischen Beziehungen in Schweinfurt beleuchtet.
Stilistisch-charmant eingebettet in eine authentische Story zeigt der Film Vergangenheit und Gegenwart der US-Armee in Schweinfurt. Er widmet sich den Menschen und den zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen. Er wirft auf sie einen neuen, zeitgemäßen Blick, dargestellt mit modernster Filmtechnik und Bildsprache. Er teilt mit uns eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die US-Kasernen und das amerikanische Leben in Schweinfurt.
Fast siebzig Jahre gehörten amerikanische Streitkräfte ganz selbstverständlich zum Stadtbild. Ab Herbst 2014 ist diese Ära Geschichte.
www.schweinfurt.de

[@judas368]

It was good to see my old friend Vannessa here.always enjoyed my time with her and my friends at the Rock Corner. She has not changed a bit. mind you the last time I saw her was a little over 20 years ago. This brought back many memories.

[@warlordblue6d]

Schweinfurt is where I "Grew Up", it was my first and third duty station it is where I met my wife, it is where my daughter Danielle was born, it is where I deployed to Kosovo from, it is where I went off to war 2 times, It is where I became a Tanker. This City helped form me. It is my Home, but not my home. I miss it.

[@charlesrichardcozzens8281]

This brought back some very good memories of my stay in West Germany. This was sad but understanding as things change in the world demographics. I sure will miss my German friends and wish them the very best. Thank you for being so good to us!

[@RodS1967]

This video brought back so many memories of places I used to frequent. For some reason the name Frau Hess popped into my mind. She was the introductory German instructor who tried to teach us basic Deutch. I already knew most of what she was trying to teach, but it was a great refresher. It's sad to see the closing of my old Kaserne, but hopefully it paves the way for new things. I don't think I appreciated those days I spent in Schweinfurt as much as I should have. And I wish I had taken more pictures.

[@mrstevehartman]

I was stationed at Ledward Barracks, from 73 through 74. I too, did not appreciate my time there. Now I wish I could go back, and revisit old friends...

[@pacobrezel]

Echt eine klasse Doku! Hoffe das vieles von was die Amis hinterlassen erhalten bleibt. Es ist etwas ganz besonderes so etwas, in D, zu haben, das ist eine kulturele Erbe und ebenfalls Teil der Geschichte von SW.

[@Bageera63]

Well done! Thank you for the translation.

[@bobbypaluga4346]

I would have loved to be stationed in Germany, there is so much for an american to learn about the culture, literature and all the great food. Germans are wonderful, warm people, it would have been very nice to form a community with all of them. Thank You Germany for being kind to our "boys"

[@carissahcg]

Sad to see it go. Even though it was just a few years ago it feels like a different lifetime

[@NoodleSoupization]

As much as I love my home in the US, Schweinfurt will always be my home. After all I am German but I am sure gonna miss the Americans when I move back to Germany next year.

[@leonardwitucke1]

I wish I could bring my family there for a while, I do miss it, even though I did take advantage

[@jeremyjohnstane177]

I spent 4 years on conn barracks bravo company 3rd support! actually worked for 3/64 armour! spent a lot of time at that rail head! coming and going from hoensfeld and graf!! our barracks was about 200 yards from the rail head!!

[@us-jl2pd6to]

Amerikan askerleri iyiki def olup gittiler.usa dünyaya sadece gözyaşı ve kan akıtmak ta.....

[@s.u.b.s.i.d.e.r]

hach, Schweinfurt...

[@danvan790]

I miss the americans, but now we have new guests in barraks...

[@remy3014]

I Guess so much money investissement millions of dollars During cold War and little bit After bitter stout when base closed down remain some bases in Germany l Guess 20. Reducing a lot well what Can WE says a bit sorrow