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May 08, 2006
Soldiers With Cameras
The War Tapes is a film about war, soldiers and the women they left behind when they deployed to Fallujah -- once the armpit of hell -- in 2004. The viewer follows three soldiers from their departure for Iraq to their return home, and beyond.
The soldiers were not picked by casting agents or movie producers. They selected themselves. 10 soldiers from Charlie Company carried cameras on IED-riddled roads and into combat—and into their own internal conversations.
Funnier, spicier, and more gut wrenching than any news report, this is Operation Iraqi Freedom as filmed by Sergeant Steve Pink, Sergeant Zack Bazzi and Specialist Mike Moriarty. Steve is a wisecracking carpenter who aspires to be a writer. Zack is a Lebanese-American university student who loves to travel and is fluent in Arabic. Mike is a father who seeks honor and redemption. Each leaves a woman behind – a girlfriend, a mother and a wife.
These soldiers are hysterically funny, articulate, intelligent, compassionate and loyal to their mission and their brothers-in-arms. Some may not agree with our premise for being in Iraq, but that doesn't stop them from doing their jobs with great integrity and courage.
The film opened at the end of April to full crowds and standing ovations. Andi from Andi's World attented the premier and the review is posted here. Blackfive's comments are here.
The War Tapes will be available in June, be sure to keep looking for it, and you can sign up for distribution updates at the site. I can't wait to see this film, the outtakes alone are incredible.
H/T: Theodore's World
Posted by LindaSoG at May 8, 2006 07:18 AM