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Talkback: Metcalf's DVD screening room: Iraq War movies

Posted by: dr.fran (report)

May 5, 2008, 3:38 p.m.
Hi Mark, I've really been enjoying your reviews. They are both analytical and down to earth. I admire that you could make yourself go and watch all these films about the "War on Terror." I haven't been able to make myself do it, though I know I should. I suspect they are not getting full audiences because we are all so sick at heart about these seemingly endless and pointless invasions. I hear many people talk about feeling ashamed of our country, of wanting the ability to believe in American democracy and freedom once again. Nonetheless I believe it's a good thing that we have such quick documentation of these wars. Even though the audiences are small now, and even though we may gain more perspective as time goes on, I believe these movies will be good for our future, good to look back upon later to analyze and allow ourselves to feel the full impact of the evils our putative advanced democracy has been capable of.
Fran Kaplan

 
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May 5, 2008, 3:38 p.m. - Posted by dr.fran
Hi Mark, I've really been enjoying your reviews. They are both ana ...


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