Sweet Home 250 in Alabama Welcomes “Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero” Special 250 Theatrical Edition as it begins Its National Journey across the cou
Alabama 250 will help launch the national theatrical tour of Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero, bringing the true story of America’s most decorated war dog back to families, veterans, schools, first responders, and communities in a newly remastered Special Edition. Shari Hamrick, CEO of Stubby250.org and Happy Cheers, Inc., is leading the effort for the semiquicentennial, is also pleased to announce that DCU (Digital Cinema United) has joined the Stubby Squad.
The Alabama kickoff, is joined by 30 other states as the beginning of a national commemorative release of Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero, through theatrical and community big screen events, the film gives families a way to gather around a true American story of courage, loyalty, friendship, service, and compassion.
Stubby’s story is almost impossible to imagine — except that it happened.
Stubby, became the mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, crossed the Atlantic as a stowaway, served alongside American troops in 17 battles in France, and came home not only an American hero but this little dog entered America’s heart.
More than a century later, Stubby still speaks to families because his story is simple, brave, and unifying.
“I am grateful that Alabama is helping begin Stubby’s cross country journey,” said Grewal. “DCU’s partnership is a critical component to national distribution and we’re so pleased to work with them.”
The remastered Special Edition is being made available through the nonprofit Stubby250.org theatrical initiative and expanding across the nation for veterans’ groups, first responders and this fall schools, museums, libraries, and community organizations join the tour.
At a time when families are looking for stories that inspire rather than divide, Stubby offers something needed: a true American story children can understand and parents can trust.
For veterans and military families, the film honors service and companionship. For communities, it offers a story people can gather around. For children, it introduces history through the bond between a young soldier and a little dog who found a place to belong.
Happy Cheers, Inc
Contacts:
Paige Neumann • 310-849-1957
events@stubby250.org