BODY OF WAR
AFS Documentary Tour | Screenings
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Presented by SXSW and the Austin Film Society Filmmakers Ellen Spiro and Phil Donahue in attendance along with Tomas Young and some "surprise guests". • Produced, directed, and written by Ellen Spiro and Phil Donahue • Cinematography by Ellen Spiro • Edited by Bernadine Colish • Music by Jeff Layton and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) • USA, 2007, Mobilus Media, color, 87 min.
“BODY OF WAR is an intimate and transformational feature documentary about the true face of war today. Meet Tomas Young, 25 years old, paralyzed from a bullet to his spine - wounded after serving in Iraq for less than a week. "BODY OF WAR is Tomas' coming home story as he evolves into a new person, coming to terms with his disability and finding his own unique and passionate voice against the war. The film is produced and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, and features two original songs by Eddie Vedder. BODY OF WAR is a naked and honest portrayal of what it's like inside the body, heart and soul of this extraordinary and heroic young man.” [BODY OF WAR website] Winner, Best Documentary, National Board of Review Director’s biography from BODY OF WAR website: Further info: Info on music for the film
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March 13, 2008, 4pm Paramount Theatre "Superb documentary ... almost unbearably moving." -- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE "A heart-wrenching and yet deeply affirming story - both a testament "Unforgettably intimate, Un-missable. Young is a fascinating, charismatic character, the camera loves him - as will audiences." -- Martin Knelman, TORONTO STAR Ticket information
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