The War at Home (film)

The War at Home is a 1996 war drama film starring, directed and coproduced by Emilio Estevez. The film also stars Kathy Bates, and Estevez father, Martin Sheen. Writer James Duff adapted his own 1984 play Home Front, into film.

This is portrayed in the movie when the familys Thanksgiving celebration occurs and Jeremy refuses to put on his nice clothes and instead decides to wear his combat uniform and medal. The film climaxes at the conclusion of the Thanksgiving celebration when Jeremy pulls his semiautomatic handgun on his father and his family, explaining the hate he feels for his father because he wouldnt lend Jeremy money to leave the country to escape the draft.The film was made formillion, following a deal Estevez cut with Disney who would later underpromote the film to appear in D3 The Mighty Ducks, and was distributed by Touchstone Pictures. The soundtrack is faithful to the time period, using music from artists such as Buffalo Springfield, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Singer Jena Kraus is featured singing a folk version of the song Me and Bobby Mcgee as well. ........

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