Advance Screening: Devotion

Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book of the same name, tells the inspirational true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.Devotion is based on the true story of Naval fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Thomas Hudner and the book Devotion: An epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022. The film features a star-studded, talented cast, Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski, and Joe Jonas and an unforgettable performance by Jonathan Majors as Jesse Brown. The film was directed by J.D. Dillard.