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AWOL in Canada
US soldiers like Corey Glass and Rodney Watson, who have gone AWOL from the Iraq War, are now facing deportation from Canada to the US. They are waiting for the government there to decide their fate. US soldiers like Corey Glass and Rodney Watson, who have gone AWOL from the Iraq War, are now facing deportation from Canada to the US... more
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Soldier Suicides
US servicemen fight for our freedom, yet as they return home, the country they risk their lives to protect is turning its back on them. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a growing epidemic. Hopeless, with no where to turn, more and more are choosing to take their own lives before they can get the help they need. US servicemen fight for our freedom, yet as they return home, the country they risk their lives to protect is turning its back on them... more
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Proud to be a Rifleman
What's a Rifleman? Why do soldiers join the army? What are the soldiers views on the situation in Iraq? This short documentary looks at these issues as Aaron returns to his old battalion to document their progress in the brigade shooting competition, while meeting up with some old friends along the way. 'Proud to be a Rifleman' is a realistic account of serving soldiers in the Royal Green Jackets. What's a Rifleman? Why do soldiers join the army? What are the soldiers views on the situation in Iraq? This short documentary lo... more
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I Married The War
A woman who has been a pacifist her whole life married a marine and has to deal with the daily tension of not being with him and knowing that he is fighting in a war she doesn't believe in. A woman who has been a pacifist her whole life married a marine and has to deal with the daily tension of not being with him and knowi... more
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Our Iraq War Diary
A shorter version from a documentary about five Army National Guard soldiers pulled from school and deployed to Iraq. The piece was produced, edited and shot by soldiers. All of the B-Roll was shot by soldiers while on duty in Iraq. Any feedback is appreciated. A shorter version from a documentary about five Army National Guard soldiers pulled from school and deployed to Iraq. The piece was pr... more
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Food Fight
A special cut of the viral video Food Fight directed by Stefan Nadelman which shows the animated history of American centric warfare using food to represent each nation. Sound crazy? It is. The British are fish and chips, the Americans are hamburgers... you get the idea. This cut focuses on WW2, the Cold War, 9/11, Afghanistan and the second Iraq war. Its a bit of a puzzle, which is all part of the genius, but if you want to know more, there's a cheat sheet at: www.touristpictures.com/foodfight A special cut of the viral video Food Fight directed by Stefan Nadelman which shows the animated history of American centric warfare u... more
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On Patrol
Adrian Baschuk goes on patrol with U.S. troops stationed in Iraq.
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Stop-Loss Story: Richard
Stop Loss is a US military requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. This is Richard's story of how he was affected by this measure. For more information, go to www.stoplossmovie.com. Stop Loss is a US military requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. This is Richard's s... more
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Stop-Loss Story: Lindsey
Stop Loss is a US military requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. This is Lindsay's story, who was affected by this measure. For more information, go to www.stoplossmovie.com. Stop Loss is a US military requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. This is Lindsay's s... more
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Stop-Loss Story: David
Stop Loss is a US military requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. This is Dave's story of how he was affected by this measure. For more information, go to www.stoplossmovie.com. Stop Loss is a US military requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. This is Dave's stor... more
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Can Allah Save Us?
Many people have abandoned their lives in Baghdad to seek safety elsewhere. In this pod refugees share their experiences and hope for the future. From the Alive in Baghdad series. Many people have abandoned their lives in Baghdad to seek safety elsewhere. In this pod refugees share their experiences and hope for ... more
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After a Car Bomb
Car bombs are commonly used in the streets of Baghdad. In this War pod we take a look at the impact that these deadly explosions have on life in the worlds most dangerous city. From of the Alive in Baghdad series. Car bombs are commonly used in the streets of Baghdad. In this War pod we take a look at the impact that these deadly explosions have ... more
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Blowing Iraq
Adulthood brings challenges and struggles that make us who we are. Parting from loved ones due to the chaos of war is especially difficult. In this Hometown Baghdad pod we meet Saif, a young man losing those closest to him as they move away from their troubled lives in Iraq. The Hometown Baghdad series includes five pods that can only be seen on Current TV. Adulthood brings challenges and struggles that make us who we are. Parting from loved ones due to the chaos of war is especially diff... more
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Die Swimming in Iraq
When you live in a war zone, you have no choice but to live on the edge. In this pod from the "Hometown Baghdad" series, Ausama shows us that life in Iraq is often about survival: whether it's meeting your friends for a casual afternoon by the swimming pool ... or making your way through a security checkpoint. When you live in a war zone, you have no choice but to live on the edge. In this pod from the "Hometown Baghdad" series, Au... more
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2 Bullets to the Head
For Adel, living in a war zone like Baghdad has changed the way that he lives his life. With a past filled with pain and an unknown future, Adel lives each moment in the present. In this War pod from Hometown Baghdad, we follow Adel for a few of these precious moments. For Adel, living in a war zone like Baghdad has changed the way that he lives his life. With a past filled with pain and an unknown fu... more
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Point More Than Guns
Ausama, Saif and Adel learn how to shoot, film that is. In this Hometown Baghdad pod we see just how powerful a camera can be to these three young men. With little experience or instruction they are able to capture some very compelling video without having to go outside. Hopefully for Ausama, Saif and Adel the camera is mightier than bombs. Ausama, Saif and Adel learn how to shoot, film that is. In this Hometown Baghdad pod we see just how powerful a camera can be to these... more
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Students In War
For some, going to University means learning and having a good time with peers. For students going to school in Baghdad however going to class means something else. In this Hometown Baghdad pod we meet Ausama, Saif and Adel, three students that go to school in the most dangerous city on the planet. From their first hand perspective, see what life is like for these young adults who are trying find their way to a normal life.
The Hometown Baghdad series includes five pods that can only be seen on Current TV. For some, going to University means learning and having a good time with peers. For students going to school in Baghdad however going ... more -
Night Convoy: Iraq
Ride along with an all-female unit as they escort a fuel convoy through the dangerous Iraqi night.
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Guns & Teddy Bears
U.S. troops stationed far north of Baghdad get the opportunity to interact with some Iraqi civilians very early in the morning!
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Warzone Mailroom
Behind the scenes in the mailroom of a U.S. military base in Iraq.
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