DVD Mini Review - Body of War
Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro have created a powerful film about the effects of the war in Iraq on one young man's life. Tomas Young registered for the Army two days after 9/11. He wanted to go to Afghanistan and the people who did that to us. Little did he know that he was going to go to Iraq instead. Just a few days after he landed in Iraq he was severely injured.
Tomas has to be helped in every aspect of his life. He is also in pain much of the time. His blood pressure fluctuates and go from very high to very low. Much of the film centers on his relationship with his wife Brie. Brie wanted to marry him even with the type of injuries that he has. The film is very frank and we find out that Tomas and Brie don't have much of a sex life because of his injuries.
Tomas was a gung ho soldier but he came back a changed man. He now opposes the war and speaks out against it. His mother Kathy is also now against the war. But his brother Nathan is for it and went to Iraq.
Body of War is not as polished as a Michael Moore film. But it packs a real punch. There were many times that I was in tears. And it is just one more reminder that we should never have gone into Iraq. But Body of War is also about Tomas' body and how it is not functional. It is an important film and I hope that people get to see it now that it is out on DVD. Also of note - there are a number of original songs written and performed by Eddie Vedder.
So do yourself a favor and see this film. I think that it is a must see for every intelligent, thinking person out there (and while you are at it make sure you vote on November 4th and I hope that you make the right choice!).
Tomas has to be helped in every aspect of his life. He is also in pain much of the time. His blood pressure fluctuates and go from very high to very low. Much of the film centers on his relationship with his wife Brie. Brie wanted to marry him even with the type of injuries that he has. The film is very frank and we find out that Tomas and Brie don't have much of a sex life because of his injuries.
Tomas was a gung ho soldier but he came back a changed man. He now opposes the war and speaks out against it. His mother Kathy is also now against the war. But his brother Nathan is for it and went to Iraq.
Body of War is not as polished as a Michael Moore film. But it packs a real punch. There were many times that I was in tears. And it is just one more reminder that we should never have gone into Iraq. But Body of War is also about Tomas' body and how it is not functional. It is an important film and I hope that people get to see it now that it is out on DVD. Also of note - there are a number of original songs written and performed by Eddie Vedder.
So do yourself a favor and see this film. I think that it is a must see for every intelligent, thinking person out there (and while you are at it make sure you vote on November 4th and I hope that you make the right choice!).
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