Early Life
Where did Louie Zamperini grow up?
Torrance, California
n which Olympic Games did Louie compete?
1936 Berlin
What branch of the military did Louie join?
Army Air Corps
Where were Louie and Phil taken after being captured?
Japan
After returning home, Louie struggled with:
Trauma and nightmares
As a child, Louie was known for being:
Rebellious and troublemaking
What event did Louie run in the Olympics?
1500 Meters
What was Louie’s role in the war?
What was life like in the POW camps?
Harsh and Abusive
What helped Louie begin to heal?
Religion and faith
Who encouraged Louie to join the track team?
Who was the leader of Germany during the Olympics?
Adolf Hitler
What caused Louie’s plane to crash?
Mechanical Failure
Who was "The Bird"?
Japanese Guard
Who influenced Louie's spiritual transformation?
Billy Graham
What was Louie’s first major athletic breakthrough?
Breaking a school record
What impressed people most about Louie’s Olympic performance?
His strong finish
How many men survived the crash initially?
3
Why did The Bird target Louie?
His Olympic Fame
What is one major theme of Unbroken?
Perserverance through hardship
What habit helped Louie improve his running?
Running long distances to build endurance
What opportunity did Louie hope for after the Olympics?
Competing in another Olympics
How did the men survive on the raft?
Fishing and catching rainwater
How did Louie resist The Bird's abuse?
Maintaining Inner Strength
What was the name of Louie's wife & how many children did they have?
Cynthia Applewhite; 2 children