About One Lives One Dies: the Film
The ORIGIN
Author Mark Romano was given a box of dusty old letters found in a corn crib. Right away, he knew he had something very special, for these were the vintage World War II letters of a soldier from West Virginia serving overseas, written to the love of his life waiting for him back home. . . .
Mark wanted to know more about their story and he would soon learn it from the people who wrote the letters themselves.
This is how the project that would become One Lives One Dies began. Telling the true story of two men - Bud Webb and Junior Smith - as well as their families, their girlfriends, and their fellow soldiers during World War II. One lives and the other dies. It was a story Mark Romano wanted to see on the big screen, as well as an accompanying book publishing the original letters. And he had begun planning this project when COVID-19 hit.
With COVID restrictions in place, the project changed directions and Mark published the book first in order to get the story out. He always intended to return to the film project, however. With your help, this can become a reality.
"A low budget film takes weeks to record," Mark says. "During that time, we need to provide three meals a day, a place to stay, and travel expenses for thirty to forty people, which includes not just the actors and the director, producer, videographer, and editor, but also those who build sets, search for locations, operate lighting, and control demolitions. And we need help. We estimate we’ll need $150,000 to $200,000 to complete this project. The more that we can raise, the better actors and finished product we will have. "
How you can help
There are two ways you can help. First, please send donations to Paypal or by check to the address below. Second, help us get the word out. All proceeds from the books we sell will go toward creating the movie. Please tell everyone you know—and all your “friends” on Facebook or other social media—about this important project.
The World War II generation is quickly leaving us. We need to protect their stories and let the world know about their bravery and sacrifices. This is the best way we know to accomplish this.
One lives, one dies featured in the fayette tribune
PRESS COVERAGE
Mark Romano, and his One series of books--including One Lives, One Dies, One Loves, and his latest, One Writes--are featured in an article in the April 7 edition of The Fayette Tribune.
Included in the article is the name of Mark's upcoming fourth book in the One series. (But you'll need to read the article to learn this fact.)
Also covered in the article are Mark's pictorial history books, including his most recent A Pictorial History of Mercer County.
Goldie Webb speaking to author Mark Romano in 2019. Photo courtesy Steve Keenan/The Fayette Tribun
Contact Us
How to Donate
If you would like to make a donation to help with funding this project, please donate securely via Pay Pal.
Or send a check or money order to:
Heroes Remembered LLC
PO Box 9
Cowen, WV 26206
One Lives One Dies: the Movie
