American military "brats" of all ethnicities share intimate memories about their strange, but interesting childhoods - growing up on military bases around the world, then struggling to fit ... See full summary »
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American military "brats" of all ethnicities share intimate memories about their strange, but interesting childhoods - growing up on military bases around the world, then struggling to fit into an America with which they have little in common, but for whom they sacrificed their youths. Narrated by Kris Kristofferson. Featuring songs by Kris Kristofferson, interviews with General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, and never-before-seen archival footage from post-war Germany and Japan. Written by
Donna Musil
What's the toughest question that you are routinely asked by new acquaintances? If you're a military brat, it's probably, "Where are you from?" For us, it's a loaded question and understanding our unique life experience, where we've been, and provides insight into who we are. In my life, with moving from base to base every 2-1/2 to 3 years, and living in two homes (off- and on-base for each station) in that span of time, with going to 18 different schools through high school, with making and breaking friendships every time we moved... it's made a big difference. If you're a military brat, you understand. If you're a military brat, this may be a film worth watching as it may give you insight into who you are and WHY.
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What's the toughest question that you are routinely asked by new acquaintances? If you're a military brat, it's probably, "Where are you from?" For us, it's a loaded question and understanding our unique life experience, where we've been, and provides insight into who we are. In my life, with moving from base to base every 2-1/2 to 3 years, and living in two homes (off- and on-base for each station) in that span of time, with going to 18 different schools through high school, with making and breaking friendships every time we moved... it's made a big difference. If you're a military brat, you understand. If you're a military brat, this may be a film worth watching as it may give you insight into who you are and WHY.