Luke is interviewed by Convene CEO, Greg Leith, and answers questions for Facebook Live on the importance and impact of Unbroken:Path To Redemption at The Torrance Historical Society.
Luke shares his father’s powerful message of forgiveness being “complete and total”, with the 2018 graduates of Sunburst Youth Academy, part of The National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Students at Sunburst Youth Academy are given the opportunity to read Unbroken, and are very happy to have Luke sign a copy!
The Zamperini-Graham connection continues on the set of Unbroken:Path To Redemption, with Will Graham powerfully recreating the sermon his grandfather preached in 1949. Marking Louis’ liberation and personal path to redemption and forgiveness.
The Louis Zamperini Foundation is a partner with Royal Family KIDS who provide camping and mentoring programs for Foster-Care children. Mentoring curriculum is currently being developed for over 200 camps based on Louis’ autobiography, Devil At My Heels in comic book form.
This masterfully illustrated comic book from 1956, is now being reproduced for use by Royal Family KIDS, as well as outreach for youth through The Louis Zamperini Foundation. Deeply relevant and as timeless as ever!
Luke visits the set of Unbroken to witness the filming of Louis and Cynthia’s “marriage”. One of the most touching and surreal moments of his life!
Students gather at ‘The Harkness Table’, a central feature of The Unbroken Curriculum. This teacher facilitated circle of students is key to the curriculum’s success. In this circle, every voice carries equal weight as hope, strength, and empathy are developed while reading and discussing the book Unbroken.
Part of The Unbroken Curriculum that generates compassion and cohesiveness is the Life Raft Lesson. Tape outlines the size of a WWll military raft (2’x6’) on the classroom floor, enough for students to sit 3 to a raft, just as Louis and his companions did for 47 days at sea.
The Louis Zamperini Foundation visits Granbury Texas to witness The Unbroken Curriculum in the classroom.
Luke and Will were both honored to share stories on Martha McCallum and Fox and Friends recounting the 60 plus years of the friendship and life changing impact Billy Graham had on Louis’ life. This life changing event was not for Louis alone, but would be the central point for Louis to share his extraordinary life with kids for generations to come.
Will Graham joins Luke and Lisa Zamperini in celebrating the Dallas Premiere of Unbroken: Path to Redemption with Heather Fuller and Granbury School District Administrators Ron Holmgreen and Rebecca Strain. These educators have been great advocates of The Unbroken Curriculum as they witness a pattern of changed lives!
“I am humbled to continue in the footsteps of my father, carrying a torch for at-risk youth. Thank you for your partnership in this mission!”
- Luke Zamperini, President, The Louis Zamperini Foundation