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The War Tapes

2006 · 97 min · Director: Deborah Scranton

The War Tapes (2006) is a documentary, directed by Deborah Scranton. It stars Zack Bazzi and Duncan Domey. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

Cast
Z Zack Bazzi D Duncan Domey B Ben Flanders Mike Moriarty Mike Moriarty S Steve Pink B Brandon Wilkins

What The War Tapes Is About

The documentary comes from the front line in Iraq, and all of its footage was shot by the soldiers themselves. Three men carried cameras with them and recorded their daily lives, the patrols and the waiting; one a carpenter who wants to be a writer, one a university student who speaks Arabic, one a father who has left a family behind. In the recordings there is as much joking and friendship as fear and exhaustion. What is striking about the film is that those telling it are also inside the thing being told; the view is the soldiers’ view, and the film does not hide it. The account does not argue about the rightness of the war; it records the day of those who were there. Deborah Scranton’s ninety seven minute American documentary was completed in 2006.

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What is The War Tapes about?

The documentary comes from the front line in Iraq, and all of its footage was shot by the soldiers themselves. Three men carried cameras with them and recorded their daily lives, the patrols and the waiting; one a carpenter who wants to be a writer, one a university student who speaks Arabic, one a father who has left a family behind.

Where can I watch The War Tapes?

The War Tapes is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The War Tapes?

The War Tapes runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did The War Tapes come out?

The War Tapes was released in 2006.

Who directed The War Tapes?

The War Tapes was directed by Deborah Scranton.

Who stars in The War Tapes?

The War Tapes stars Zack Bazzi, Duncan Domey, Ben Flanders, Mike Moriarty.

What is The War Tapes's rating?

The War Tapes holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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