Mike Rowe’s New Documentary ‘Something to Stand For’: A Patriotic Tribute to American History

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He aimed ’to put a movie out there that was not political, but also unapologetically patriotic. And that’s what this is.’

Mike Rowe, known for his work on the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” and “Deadliest Catch” series, is set to release a new film titled “Something to Stand For.” This film is a unique blend of short stories and historical reflections designed to reignite a sense of patriotism and gratitude among Americans.

Mr. Rowe’s journey to creating this film began with his passion for storytelling. In an in-depth interview with The Epoch Times, Mr. Rowe described the concept behind his latest project.

“This movie happened because I started writing short stories a few years ago in the style of Paul Harvey,“ he said. ”So I started writing my version of them. I called it ‘The Way I Heard It,’ and those stories turned into a podcast, and then they turned into a book, and then they turned into a TV show. And then, not long ago, somebody pulled me aside and said, ‘Hey, you should take 8 or 9 of these things, like, the real patriotic ones, and stitch them together for a movie for Independence Day.’ And I thought, ‘That’s not a horrible idea.’”

The film adapts these short stories for the big screen, interweaving them with a trip to Washington, where Mr. Rowe visits monuments and memorials. “What comes out the other end is not a movie that looks like anything I’ve ever seen in a theater before. It’s not a documentary, but neither is it a big narrative. There are 300 actors in this thing, but they don’t talk to each other. They all are there to bring the stories to life in this fun combination of big recreations and drunk history,” Mr. Rowe explained. He emphasized that the film is a “love letter” to the people who built the country and a reflection on gratitude.

In today’s politically charged atmosphere, Mr. Rowe’s film aims to unite, rather than divide.

By Jessamyn Dodd

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