THE FILMMAKERS
This film was not built from research alone.
Ashley Cusato brings this story to the screen through rare access to the people, records, and moments that remained hidden for decades.
Working closely with Major James Capers Jr. and the men of Team Broadminded, she shaped a film built from firsthand accounts, recovered materials, and the emotional reality of operations.
Erich Recker led the development and production strategy behind the film, bringing together the voices, archives, and structure needed to tell a story of this scale.
With a background in award-winning television and documentary production, he helped guide the film from access to screen — shaping a story not just to document history, but to reveal it.
This effort was also supported by the broader Capers team, including retired Lieutenant Colonel Danielle Sparks, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Hilton, and others who helped bring the story forward.