Our movie of the moment is "The War", a Ken Burns Film.
This documentary is about World War II and the effects that it had on four American towns. Luverne, Minnesota - Sacramento, California - Mobile, Alabama - Waterbury, Connecticut.
The film takes a closer look at individuals from these towns and how the war affected each of them and their communities.
Jonathan and I are not completely finished with the film (it will take a couple of days watching it here and there), but it's been educational for me. I think that I pretty much zoned out during history class throughout school, so in some ways I'm learning this all for the first time.
Before watching this, my thoughts on WWII went straight to The Holocaust and Hitler - but now I have knowledge about different battles that were fought, racism throughout the world that went on, and to me most importantly - how it affected the individuals that were involved.
This film has given me a desire to watch other documentaries and read literature about historical events.
Anyway - it's a good thing....and i'm feeling smarter :)
Watch this preview of "The War"
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
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