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Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq | 
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| Directors: Jon Alpert, Ellen Goosenberg Kent
Actors: James Gandolfini, Dexter Pitts
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 33802
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 57 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: HBOD94432D
UPC: 026359443220
EAN: 0026359443220
ASIN: B000UPGQIA
Theatrical Release Date: September 9, 2007
Release Date: October 23, 2007
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Condition: NEW CD within its origional case. Still in wrapper.
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Product Description
Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 09/02/2008
Amazon.com
Both tragic and profoundly uplifting, Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq is a series of interviews with ten Iraq war veterans who have lost limbs, been blinded, been brain-damaged, or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. This documentary is only an hour long, but in that hour it unveils a range of emotion that a four-hour fictional movie could only begin to explore. The interviews, conducted by James Gandolfini (The Sopranos), capture these soldiers' resolve, their humor, their regrets, their passion for life, and much, much more. In addition, video footage taken by soldiers (and some released by insurgent forces) reveals the terrifying unpredictability of combat. Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq is scrupulously nonpartisan; at no moment are there comments either for or against the war in Iraq. What this documentary does--and why it should be seen--is make the war, and its cost, undeniably real. Anyone who watches First Lt. Dawn Halfaker wonder if she will ever have children, and if they will love her as a full person if she does, will never forget it. This is an important document; you may hesitate to watch it, but after you have, you will be grateful you did. These are amazing human beings, whose voices you haven't heard and you need to. --Bret Fetzer
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A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE!!! October 5, 2008
SnigletMom (Monument, CO United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to admit that even though my husband fought in Desert Storm the impact of that war was nothing like the one our soldiers are fighting now. Interviewing soldiers that where permanently injured in the present Iraq war was sobering. I was so taken by the Marine who was brain damaged and all he could do was cuss and say simple phrases he remembered from being a Marine. He was completely paralyzed with the mind of a child. His "cheerleader" was his mother who honestly believed he would walk again and that his brain would heal itself. It was heartbreaking. I felt like I needed to hug the mother for her dedication not just to his care but for refusing to give up on her son. I also saw men and women who described how they lost their limbs, sight, or had Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome. We all owe these men so much and still I do not think we give them enough. Mr. Gandolfini was wonderful and compassionate to these veterans. I do not think anyone could have done a better job interviewing.
Moving Memories May 9, 2008
jc (Phoenix, AZ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This piece is certainly memorable, and I think you would have to be less than human to not be touched by the stories these soldiers tell. They have all been profoundly affected by their experience, both physically and emotionally. They are living proof that war is hell, and a reminder of the tremendous sacrifice both they and their families make. I couldn't help but feel badly for these young people who have suffered such devastating physical and emotional wounds. Yet, their lives go on. I admire their courage and determination.
Outstanding HBO Documentary February 25, 2008
Perio Joe
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This documentary avoids the politcal debate about the war in Iraq and concentrates on one of its most catastrophic results, not the death of young Americans as horrible as that is, but their maiming - loss of limbs, use of the brain because of injuries, sense of isolation - all in people so young. It is presented very effectively. I showed to young friends of mine and they were deeply affected.
this should be required viewing in all high schools, at least!! February 23, 2008
D. Cawley (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States)
This movie made me cry when I caught it on HBO. It's eye opening and every single person living in this countries and those that knock it should watch this movie.
Every American should see this movie November 26, 2007
Army Wife (PA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
As the wife of a veteran who has served our country for more than 20 years I have seen and lived with the consequences of this war. My husband is about to leave his family again for another 18 month deployment. Whether you support the war or not you should support the soldiers that help to provide you with your every day freedom. This war is real and it has affected many people in many defferent ways. This movies helps to show that-it brought tears to my eyes. But it also made me proud to be an American and proud to be a part of a United States military family. Tastefully done but real. It makes you think twice about not sweating the small stuff......
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