Later we see Louie running with a more productive purpose. His brother Peter plays a huge role in Louie's success. Why do you think that Louie listened to and respected his brother so much?

What is meant by the statement, "If you can take it, you can make it?"

Early on in the film, we see Louie serving in the U.S. Army Air Force as a bombardier. What did that job entail?

What nickname does Louie earn due to his talent as a distance runner?

Where were the 1936 Olympics held?

How fast does Louie run his final lap at the Olympics in the 5000 meters?

What do you notice about the personalities of the three men who survive the plane crash (Mac, Phil, and Louie)?

What happens on the 33rd day in the raft?

After being sent to a POW camp in Tokyo, Louie is brutalized by Mutsuhiro Watanabe ("the Bird"). Why do you think that Watanabe was especially cruel to Zamperini?

After Louie endures two years at the camp in Tokyo, "the Bird" leaves. Why?

How do Louie and "the Bird" end up together again?

What type of injury does Louie suffer while loading coal? Why is this problematic?

In a dramatic scene towards the end of the film, "the Bird" forces Louie to lift a giant piece of wood. What were your thoughts about this?

Who was Cynthia Applewhite?

How did it make you feel when you learned that "the Bird" was never prosecuted for being a war criminal?

What brought Louie back to Japan in January of 1998?

How old was Zamperini at the time of his death in July of 2014?

When Louie returned from the war he suffered from both post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism. Why would someone like Louie have been especially prone to PTSD?

Define the term "resilient?"

Provide examples of Louie Zamperini's resilience.