The Good Soldier
Length: 79:50
Director: Lexy Lovell & Michael Uys
Editor: Sikay Tang
Cinematographer: Samuel Henriques
Producer: Lexy Lovell & Michael Uys
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'The Good Soldier' follows the journeys of five combat veterans from different generations of American wars as they sign up, go into battle, and eventually change their minds about what it means to be a good soldier. Here's what Jason Albert of the 'Onion' had to say after a sneak preview: 'It’s hard to imagine watching a more affecting movie than 'The Good Soldier' because it may be as affecting a movie as I’ve ever seen. It took one seemingly simple question ‘What makes a good soldier?’ and reduced the answer to its essence. That being, the ability to kill other human beings. Using the voices of veterans from WWII, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Iraq, each gave this exact same answer, and they all spoke not only of their guilt and regret, but also of how at some point during their time in the military they needed to kill. Their reasons were different, but the training that gave them the skills and permission was not. I found it both hard to watch and hard to turn away from, and I know I’ll never look at the words “collateral damage” in the same way again. Really powerful stuff.
Sikay Tang (Editor), JJ Grey (Original Music)
Additional Music: Mofro, CSNY, Nine Inch Nails, Big Bill Broonzy, Edwin Starr, Carly Comando, and Muslimgauze.
Screening with Prayers for Peace.
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Show Times:
Saturday, November 14, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Thalian Hall, Black Box
Sunday, November 15, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum
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