What really happened to the USS Indianapolis? 🎙️ In this unforgettable episode of Friends of Mortgage Heroes, Andy sits down with long-time friend, author, filmmaker, and historian Sara Vladic, co-author of Indianapolis and director of the acclaimed USS Indianapolis documentary on Amazon Prime.
Sara shares:
- Her high school diving career led to her Hollywood debut as Kate Winslet’s water stunt double in Titanic.
- How she became the official storyteller for the survivors of the Navy’s worst maritime disaster
- Her personal connection to the story through interviews with 100+ survivors
- The unbelievable resistance she faced from Hollywood to tell the truth
- The false narratives pushed by major film studios (including vampires?!)
- Details of the Nicolas Cage film that got it wrong
- And the shocking backstory behind her new book The Dangerous Shore, How a Motley Crew of scientists, mobsters, double agents, retirees, volunteer pilots (and a Boy Scout) stopped the invasion of America
🎬 Whether you're a military history buff, WWII enthusiast, veteran, or just love true stories of courage and resilience—this is an episode you cannot miss.
📚 Watch the official documentary: https://www.amazon.com/USS-Indianapolis-Legacy-Survivors/dp/B01LX9MWJD
📖 Learn more about the USS Indianapolis Legacy:
https://ussindianapolis.com
📕 Pre-order Sara's upcoming book "The Dangerous Shore" (March 2026 release): https://a.co/d/49V2xvp
🔗 Stay connected with Sara Vladic:
Website: https://www.filmsbyserendipity.com/