05/23/2026
THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND we are truly honored to have four films from our multi-part Hero Street Documentary Series air on WQPT PBS Sunday, May 24th 7P-9P, including our newest "The Last to Fall from Hero Street: John Muños' Story" featuring the hit song "Hero Street" by musician David G. Smith. Thank you for spreading the word and sharing. And, a BIG thank you to our wonderful WQPT PBS!
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Marathon Fourth Wall Films' Hero Street Documentaries TOMORROW, Sunday May 24th, starting at 7 pm!
7:00 PM | The Last to Fall From Hero Street:
An unforgettable story of American courage, character and perseverance. Meet John S. Muños who grew up in a boxcar home on 2nd Street (now named Hero Street) in Silvis, Illinois. At age 23, shortly after marrying his sweetheart Mary Beserra, John was killed in the Battle of Bloody Ridge.
7:30 PM | Riding the Rails to Hero Street:
The story of the immigrants’ early 1900s journey from Mexico, during the revolution, to the Quad Cities region. The families of Hero Street lost six young men in World War II and two in the Korean War, more than any other street in America. Hero Street, as it is now known, has provided over 100 service members since World War II.
8:00 PM | Letters Home to Hero Street:
Frank Sandoval was just beginning a new job at the Rock Island Arsenal when he was drafted in 1942. He sent hundreds of letters to family and friends during the two years he was in the service and the 130 letters that remain tell the story of one man's dramatic and epic journey from Illinois to India.
8:30 | A Bridge Too Far From Hero Street:
The story of William Sandoval, who was born in a boxcar into an impoverished family of twelve and was killed at age 21 following his involvement in what is still the largest air assault in history.
