Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
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Available until
Jan 23, 2026
Speakers Available
Available in
Worldwide
About the film
With rare emotional honesty, Fortunate Sons immerses the viewer in the lives of the 1974 graduating class of Harvard School, then a private school for sons of the Los Angeles elite. Born into privilege and groomed to lead, they entered 7th grade of this all-male, military school in the cultural watershed year of 1968. Their lives, friendships, and personal challenges - culminating with the class’ 50th reunion in 2024 - provide a remarkable lens through which to explore almost 60 years of culture, masculinity, and tumultuous social change.
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Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 27m
Released
2025
Director
Peter Jones
Producer
Peter Jones, Taylor Vracin-Harrell, John Bard Manulis
What people are saying
‘"It's a great film."‘
Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes
In Person
‘"A truly magnificent film....it took my breath away."‘
Jackie Tepper, Dances With Film, Doc Programming Chair
In Person
‘"Rarely do I watch a film that I wish was longer - but I would have been interested in seeing more of your film."‘
Peter Broderick, Strategic Consultant
In Person