Honoring the Frogmen: Level 33’s WWII Documentary Duology

Two Moving Navy SEAL Films Stream in Time for Veterans Day

Just in time for Veterans Day, Level 33 Entertainment has officially released two deeply moving military documentaries across select platforms in the U.S. and Canada. The two-part series offers an intimate look into the legendary predecessors of modern naval special warfare as the nation honors those who serve.

The two-part series—Frog Fathers: Lessons From The Normandy Surf and Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle Of The Pacific—pairs modern Special Operations veterans with pivotal World War II battlegrounds. Narrated by veteran actor John C. McGinley (Platoon, Scrubs), the project represents a unique collaboration between military history game World of Warships and veteran environmental group FORCE BLUE.

Together, the films bridge the gap between historic sacrifice and modern conservation, retracing the legacy of the U.S. Navy’s earliest frogmen: the Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs) and Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs).

Part 1: Frog Fathers: Lessons from the Normandy Surf

Eighty years after NCDU teams slipped into the freezing waters of the English Channel to clear obstacle-strewn beaches for D-Day, four U.S. Navy SEAL veterans travel back to France.

Originally produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Lessons from the Normandy Surf highlights the unsung demolition divers who paved the way for Allied victory in Europe. The film delivers a raw, personal exploration of shared lineage, fallen comrades, and an enduring brotherhood across generations.

• Director: Robert Whitney | Writer: Cal Ritterhoff | Producer: Jim Ritterhoff
• Executive Producers: Arnaud Drocourt, Keith Sahm, Michael Tammero
• Featuring: Richard Brown, Steve “Gonzo” Gonzalez, James Papineau, Cory Zillig, and John C. McGinley

Official Trailer

Part 2: Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle of the Pacific

Shifting focus to the brutal 82-day Battle of Okinawa, the second chapter follows a new team of Special Operations veterans—including Navy SEALs, Marines, and a Green Beret.

Among them is U.S. Marine veteran and conservationist Rudy Reyes (Generation Kill, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test). Eight decades after UDT divers operated along the shorelines of Okinawa, the team takes on a unique mission: restoring the coral reefs damaged during the fierce fighting. By addressing the environmental scars of history alongside its human toll, the veterans pay homage to those who sacrificed on both sides of one of WWII’s bloodiest campaigns.

• Director: Robert Whitney | Writer: Cal Ritterhoff | Producer: Jim Ritterhoff
• Executive Producers: Arnaud Drocourt, Keith Sahm, Michael Tammero
• Featuring: Bear Handlon, Dan Henderson, Rudy Reyes, Adam Wright, Agnelo Fiore, Dr. John Curatola, Ben Milligan, and John C. McGinley

Official Trailer

Historical Insight & Supporting Partners

The production features expert analysis from military historians Ben Milligan and Dr. John Curatola, supported by archival research and backing from the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and The National WWII Museum.

Both documentaries are distributed by Los Angeles-based Level 33 Entertainment, known for bringing diverse and impact-driven independent cinema to global audiences across OTT, On Demand, and Home Entertainment platforms.

Both Frog Fathers: Lessons From The Normandy Surf and Frog Fathers 2: Last Battle Of The Pacific are now available to stream in the US and Canada.