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Body of War

  • 20072007
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 27m
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Body of War (2007)
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The story of an injured American veteran returning home from the war Iraq is set against the backdrop of a critical indictment of the government's handling of the U.S.-led invasion.The story of an injured American veteran returning home from the war Iraq is set against the backdrop of a critical indictment of the government's handling of the U.S.-led invasion.The story of an injured American veteran returning home from the war Iraq is set against the backdrop of a critical indictment of the government's handling of the U.S.-led invasion.

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  • Directors
    • Phil Donahue
    • Ellen Spiro
  • Writers
    • Phil Donahue
    • Ellen Spiro
  • Stars
    • Robert Byrd
    • Garett Reppenhagen
    • Cathy Smith
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  • Directors
    • Phil Donahue
    • Ellen Spiro
  • Writers
    • Phil Donahue
    • Ellen Spiro
  • Stars
    • Robert Byrd
    • Garett Reppenhagen
    • Cathy Smith
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    • 10User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Body of War is a documentary following Tomas Young, an Iraq War veteran paralyzed from a bullet to the spine, on a physical and emotional journey as he adapts to his new body and begins to question the decision to go to war in Iraq. From soldier to anti-war activist, the film takes an unflinching view of the physical and emotional aftermath of war through the eyes of an American hero. The film unfolds on two parallel tracks. On the one hand, we see Tomas evolving into a powerful voice against the war as he struggles to deal with the complexities of a paralyzed body. And on the other hand, we see the historic debate unfolding in the Congress about going to war in Iraq. —Ellen Spiro
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    10/10
    An Immensely Moving Portrait
    Body of War is an immensely moving portrait of a very heroic young man, Tomas Young. Not only is he an inspiring individual, but so is the team that collaborated to help tell his story.

    The robust standing ovation the film, Tomas, Ellen Spiro, Phil Donahue, and Eddie Vedder received following its world premier at the Toronto International Film Festival is indicative of how utterly powerful and courageous, like Tomas, a documentary it is.

    Body of War not only exhibits the senseless brutality and arduous (if unthinkable) aftermath brought by war, but also shows us how quickly people can rush to judgment -- even when under the most critical circumstances –- and unconsciously overwrite the blatant lessons many of us hoped were learned from the past.

    Hopefully Body of War can encourage present and future leaders, as well as citizens alike, to "slow down" and never rush to judgment, especially when our best and brightest -- such as Tomas –- will undoubtedly be thrown into harms way.

    Watch this film.

    "No more war"!
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    • anthonytooton
    • Jan 16, 2008

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    • How is Tomas doing now? (2/09)
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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Travma polemou
    • Production companies
      • Mobilus Media
      • Phil Donahue Enterprises
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,716
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,321
      • Mar 9, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $71,716
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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