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Background: As a kid I loved everything about WWII. I was fascinated by the planes, tanks, weapons and battles. I watched all of the old war movies I could, built models, etc. (nerd alert, I know). Fast forward a few years, and my dad and I are watching the A Television History on PBS. I'm still basically a kid and my perception of the reality of war matched my age. At the end of one episode, a veteran tearfully details the result of a patrol mission; his best friend's head being blown off, as they sat together in the dark of a seemingly quiet night patrol. My dad broke the silence at the end of the episode with the query, "Do you still think war is 'cool' and fun?" I didn't respond and I didn't need to; he knew the answer. Obviously, I still remember that moment today. http://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Televi.../dp/6304462522
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Although it is not a documentary, it kind of has that feel, I recommend "Fast Runner".
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This was a cool flick. I saw it at the University Cinema here in OC and it disappeared quickly. Never even met anyone else that had even heard of it until now.
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My big regret about Fast runner is that it was not shot in film. If it had been shot in film---all-time indy classic.
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Spellbound was similarly entertaining. Anyone seen "Best in Show"? Great parody of these types of documentaries. |
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Was it all digital? I didnt know that. It has been about 5 or so years since I saw it, but I seem to recall amazing cinematography. The whole thing was shot on the Ice Planet of Hoth.
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That said, they're definitely worth seeing. |
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