France, 1944. Escaped American prisoners of war trek their way through occupied France in a desperate bid to reach Allied lines. "Hope Dies Last" was filmed in Massachusetts during the summer of 2021. This shoe-string budget independent World War II film offers top notch acting, exquisite scenery, and intense firefights, right up until a devastating conclusion. MUSIC CREDITS: John Kelleher MUSIC4HUES Starring: Michael Badejo, Justice Agho, Norm Harbinson, Bryant Daye, Henry J. Allen, D'Andre Matthews, Julian Chappel and Justin Lombard Awarded Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Cinematography and Acting by the 2023 Rochester International Film Festival Finalist in Global Shorts Film Festival Nominee for the 2022 Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival. Officially Selected for the 2023 Massachusetts Independent Film Festival Officially Selected for the Sweden Action Film Festival Officially Selected for the 2022 Austin Action Fest. Official Selection of the 2022 Lift Off Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios Visit www.johnwmalesevic.com for more films and for behind the scenes and stills for Hope Dies Last.