Body of War

Body of War is a 2007 documentary portraying Iraq War veteran Tomas Young. Bill Moyers Journal featured a onehour special about Body of War including interviews with filmmakers Ellen Spiro and Phil Donahue.

Time assessed the documentary as superb and very moving. The Washington Post considered the documentary welltold, upsetting and ferocious. The Hollywood Reporter certified Body of War was special among other antiwar documentaries for its identification with one particular human fate. Moving Pictures agreed the film secures its strength by that. The Los Angeles Times described this narrative as a heartbreaking account and moreover spoke of a strong indictment of the tactical politics that led to the invasion. The Boston Globe and The Kansas City Star also called it heartbreaking. The Toronto Star appreciated protagonist Thomas Young as a fascinating, charismatic character. The Philadelphia Inquirer stated Youngs filmic portrait was a complex profile in courage. The Austin Chronicle said Body of War was affecting and a cinematic argument against the war. TV Guide resumed it was a powerful film.The doubleCD compilation of songs curated by Iraq war veteran Tomas Young, was released by Sire Records on March 18, 2008 two days before the fifth anniversary of the United States invasion of Iraq. A Body of War music site was created to provide special features and related links. ........

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