Comments on: Operation Homecoming trailer

By: TheBadAstronomer

TheBadAstronomer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:46 +0000

This looks like it …
This looks like it will be moving and powerful. I’m looking forward to it.

By: amleon13

amleon13 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:46 +0000

Hi all,

This film …
Hi all,

This film is different from “Muse of Fire.” “Muse of Fire” is more focused on the NEA’s program, was made by a different company, and won’t be airing on TV. “Operation Homecoming” includes readings & interpretations of 11 pieces of writing. A long version will have some theatrical screenings. A shorter version will air on PBS on April 16 as part of the series “America at a Crossroads.”

By: amleon13

amleon13 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:46 +0000

Boulder CO – …
Boulder CO – Landmark Crossroads Theatre April 10-12;
St. Louis MO – Landmark Plaza Frontenac April 10-12;
Austin TX – Landmark Dobie Theatre April 10-12
Seattle WA – Landmark Harvard Exit Theatre April 10-12;
Amherst MA – Amherst Theatre April 7 and 10;
San Francisco CA – Red Vic Theatre May 27-29

By: amleon13

amleon13 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:46 +0000

Theatrical …
Theatrical screenings:
Screenings: Chicago IL – Gene Siskel Film Center March 30 – April 5;
Los Angeles CA – Laemmle Grande April 6-12;
Boston MA – Coolidge Corner April 6-12;
Portland OR – Hollywood Theatre April 6-12;
Salt Lake City – Tower Theatre April 13-19;
San Diego CA – Landmark La Jolla Theatre April 10-12;

By: amleon13

amleon13 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:46 +0000

Through interviews …
Through interviews and dramatic readings, the film transforms selections from this collection of writing into a deep examination of the experiences of the men and women who are serving in America’s armed forces. At the same time it provides depth and context to these experiences through a broader look at the universal themes of war literature.
Airing on PBS on Monday April 16, 2007, with a longer version playing in theatres nationwide.

By: amleon13

amleon13 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:46 +0000

More on the film:
…
More on the film:
OPERATION HOMECOMING is a unique documentary that explores the firsthand accounts of American servicemen and women through their own words. The film is built upon a project created by the National Endowment for the Arts to gather the writing of servicemen and women and their families who have participated in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By: rabbeat68

rabbeat68 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:45 +0000

I agree. This film …
I agree. This film has changed my minds about war. Absolutely.

By: Metamusik

Metamusik — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:45 +0000

There’s very few …
There’s very few who have managed to make movies about war that don’t border on the romantic. No doubt it was the intention to make it honest, but no one-sided perspective can ever be unpolitical. It might be honest compared to FoxNews… but from a non-American perspective? The animation, regardless of the intent, comes across as pure propaganda.

By: unluckyducky

unluckyducky — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:45 +0000

No, Catt001. I’ve …
No, Catt001. I’ve seen the film. There’s nothing stereotypical about it. Unbelievably honest and visceral. And not necessarily political, either. The “cartoons,” which are only in a part of the film, are very effective. This is a must-see!

By: Catt001

Catt001 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:13:45 +0000

Hmmm… looks …
Hmmm… looks interesting. It’ll definately give a pretty unique perspective though… my main issue though is with those cartoons. They’ve got a pretty stereotypical portrayal of the Iraqis there… there’s probably going to be some people complaining about that.