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The War Tapes (2006)

97 min  -  Documentary | War
7.4
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Reviews: 13 user | 47 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com

Called up for service in Iraq, several members of the National Guard were given digital video cameras. This film, edited from their footage, provides a perspective on a complex and troubled conflict.

Director:

Deborah Scranton
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Cast

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Duncan Domey Duncan Domey ...
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Ben Flanders Ben Flanders ...
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Mike Moriarty Mike Moriarty ...
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Steve Pink Steve Pink ...
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Brandon Wilkins Brandon Wilkins ...
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Storyline

Straight from the front lines in Iraq, THE WAR TAPES is the first war movie filmed by soldiers themselves. These soldiers bypassed Pentagon supervised media to share their experience like never before. Funnier, spicier, and more gut wrenching than news reports, this is Operation Iraqi Freedom as filmed by Sergeant Steve Pink, Sergeant Zack Bazzi and Specialist Mike Moriarty. Steve is a wisecracking carpenter who aspires to be a writer. Zack is a Lebanese-American university student who loves to travel and is fluent in Arabic. Mike is a father who seeks honor and redemption. Each leaves a woman behind - a girlfriend, a mother and a wife. Through their candid footage, these men open their hearts and take us on an unforgettable journey, capturing camaraderie and humor along with the brutal and terrifying experiences they face. These soldiers got the story that 2,700 embedded reporters never could. Written by TheWarTapes  

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Arabic

Also Known As:

Háborús tekercsek See more »

Filming Locations:

Baghdad, Iraq See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$254,190 (USA) (22 October 2006)
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1.78 : 1
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Trivia

After the soldiers come home, if you look carefully you'll see that one of Mike Moriarity's cars (green pick-up) has the license plate "VBIED". See more »

Quotes

Zack Bazzi: Every time you hear a boom, somebody is going to heaven.
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Connections

References Planet of the Apes (1968) See more »