On a recent scouting trip to Mobile, Alabama, local Fox affiliate Fox 10 News sat down with director Mario Van Peebles to discuss USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage.

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage tells the gripping and emotional story of the sinking of the Navy’s flagship, which left 900 men stranded in the water for five days. It is a story of heroism, honor and courage in the face of horrific circumstances.

The film is set to begin production in April 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. Check back here for more exciting updates!