The War Tapes (2006)

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

Stars:

Zack Bazzi, Duncan Domey, Ben Flanders

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Zack Bazzi	...	Self
Duncan Domey	...	Self
Ben Flanders	...	Self
Mike Moriarty	...	Self
Steve Pink	...	Self
Brandon Wilkins	...	Self

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.

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Plot Keywords:

national guard | new york city | manhattan new york city | world trade center manhattan new york city | spider | 

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

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".

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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)

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Soundtracks

Caught In A Dream
Written by Frank Hannon and Jeffrey Keith
Performed by Tesla

User Reviews

Weekend Warriors Gone Wild

I don't even know what to say about this film.

Every unit has a different experience in Iraq, but I'm not sure I can say that unit's experience or bearing well represents the Army experience in Iraq. More, I'm not sure I'd want to be rolling with a bunch of guys consumed with filming themselves.

There's also an undercurrent of self-pity in the film--my favorite example is the Sgt with carpal tunnel syndrome. Well, at least he still has a carpal tunnel (or two) to bitch about.

Just one man's opinion.

13 Fox

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Arabic

Release Date:

29 April 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Filmy z linii frontu

Filming Locations:

Baghdad, Iraq

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,268, 4 June 2006

Gross USA:

$254,190

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$254,190

Company Credits

Production Co:

SenArt Films, Scranton/Lacy Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1