Soldiers' Stories

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Shorts: Peace Now
Bijou by the Bay Fri, Jul 31, 2015 9:00 AM
Our second documentary program features four stirring films that address the issues faced by soldiers returning home. This year’s Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1” is a moving profile of the workers in America’s only call center providing counseling for troubled veterans; “My Enemy, My Brother” tells the astonishing story of former enemies of the Iran-Iraq War who reunite decades after the conflict; produced on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI, “Soldiers’ Stories” reveals never-before-seen 3D images from a century ago; and in “Naneek,” veteran and Traverse City resident Tim Keenan returns to Vietnam to meet his former enemies and confront his past. Scheduled to Appear: “Naneek” Director Neal Steeno and Subject Tim Keenan.
Film Info
Section:Short Films
Release Year:2014
Runtime:30 min.
Production Country:Canada
France
USA
Original Language:English
Web Site:http://soldiersstoriesmovie.com/
Cast/Crew Info
Cast:Mickey Rooney
Director:Jonathan Kitzen
Produced by:Jonathan Kitzen
Nick Reed
Screenwriter:Jonathan Kitzen
Editing By:Christian Glawe
Music By:Matt Stephanson

Description

The story of war from the perspective of the soldier. The film is a compilation of never before seen 3D images of WWI and interviews with current veterans.