FALLOUT: Coming Home From the War in Iraq

[ShadowSoldier55]

God bless man, whenever I see a someone that serves this country I stop and thank them; always. Thank you.

[gwandine1]

very sad.

[Lingerfoot]

Ron Paul - 2012

[no2hate]

These videos are so needed. people here debate and argue about the war, but we're not the ones killing, dying, losing limbs, and/or being traumatized daily. Peace!

[luvinmylife2]

OMG, like I had this baby, and all he did was cry & scream all night long unless I held him and rocked him, sang to him, told him everything was going to be okay. If a car drove by and backfired, and made a loud noise, and woke him up, he would cry and cry and until I came in there and picked him up and rocked him for another hour. Now he is a grown man and is protects your freedom so YOU don't have to cover your face with a sheet, and you can bad mouth your president and every REAL MAN AND LIVE

[AgnostoTheo]

Dissent IS patriotic, you know. Acting like a scared sheep and turning to the government for every little thing is foolhardy and an open invitation to fascism. If you want to hide, please do. But don't berate those of us with enough forethought to question authority. If the President is a fool, we have the right, and the DUTY, to say so. Real men do not cower and whimper in the dark, obeying blindly. Real men stand up to those they know are abusive, look them in the eye, and tell them to shut up

[MrTex1987]

But the can that holds the least rattles the most. Shake it harder and it gets louder. A real man wouldnt say a damn thing. But that doesnt mean he doesnt do something about it. And it doesnt mean he becomes a staple in leaderships side just cause he had a rough few years that turned into 20 when the sacrifice was worth dying for. Yalls spine is as short lived as a duracell battery. But what do I know Im a healthy young (22)white American male who didnt make 2k last year but smokes a pack a day

[MrTex1987]

I cant believe I sided with you anti-war people 2,3,4 years ago. We NEED to win this war we NEED to know the middle east doesnt hold mass murderers or groups of them who go unchecked, unchallenged. SHIT! If it takes us into Russia...If it takes us into this White House So be it! You far leftists would argue with a damned fence post. I wouldnt, its a waste of my short breathed time. Bush couldnt have won for losing. If Bush had done nothing he would have been called the biggest coward ever.

[sittle]

Looks Good. However I have a few suggestions to make it look better. One next time you film an interview don't leave so much head room, his head ends halfway up the screen and all is there is blank space, which is useless and distracting. You want to divide you screen into thirds up and down and always make sure you frame your subject's eyes in the upper third. Also there were kind of a lot of jump cuts. Maybe you could have gotten more photos and covered some of your edits.

[daisy245]

Another very good one, Ava. Thanks for all you do.

[jellomnkey]

terrific story. i dig the music

[busherbee]

thanks

[Archae06]

Excellent work, Ava.

Another veteran who will be scarred for life, mentally, like my BIL was scarred in Vietnam.

[UCSBClassics53]

Thank you Ava!

[file83]

Interesting commentary! Good work on blending in those war photos with the audio (did you use them to coverup interview cuts?) I know your budget is limited but if you could get another camera with a different angle on the subject, it would give you another way to emphasize the delicate, emotional moments of the interview. You are growing as a film maker Ava good luck on winning the contest!!!

[ROOKTABULA]

you totally miss the point of this don't cha?

It's the story, not the fukking edits that should matter!

Fux aches!

[file83]

To the commenter "ROOKTABULA": You are a very angry, sad person. You should try to find some happiness in your life.

[ROOKTABULA]

To the commenter file83: You are a very insipid and empathy free individual. Your comments on the form demean the function of this clip.

[alg0912]

As always Ava, you're an inspiration!

[rchinil]

great film ava... the du nation is proud of you...

[hwmnbn]

I can hardly wait to see the complete film. Great work on an important subject.

[theprits]

Great job, Ava. Congratulations on another wonderful film.

[brabon]

thank you ava

this makes me want to cry

[FreedomUSA1]

Great job Ava. I saw your video "Jesus Loves Me" when I was working as a contractor in Iraq and was blown away. You can really see the damage and the horror of what we've done in the eyes of the kids. They don't lie. Keep on speaking out Ava, you are affecting a lot of people around the world.

[crowsonguy]

Avery, I am a contributor and admirer of your work, but this is not a movie: there is NO visual interest or variation at all. I'm afraid it takes a dramatic and awful subject, and makes it dull. Keep the audio, but add visuals (you have the skill) or nobody will watch it

[peacetakescourage]

crowsonguy.. this wasn't supposed to be a thrilling or visually exciting video or a "movie." thanks for the suggestion, but i'm going to stick with what i have because it is what the short film contest calls for.

[peacetakescourage]

btw, my name is Ava not Avery ;-)

[w8liftinglady]

Thank you,again,Ava.Our nation has turned their back on our veterans.Thank you for remembering them,as well as all victims of this insane,illegal war.Thank you from a veteran's mom who's seen the pain.Thank you.

[BudhagRizzo]

My goodness! You never cease to amaze me! For someone so young, you have a maturity and wisdom beyond your years. It is young people like yourself that keeps my hope alive for our country, as well as the rest of the world. Please continue spreading this message using your obvious talents as a film maker.

[PeaceProfit]

Bomb, bomb, bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran, Oh-Yes, WE-CAN, Bomb Iran, Indeed that is the Corporte Plan, Bomb, bomb, bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran . . . Give me an F. Give me an E. Give me an A. Give me an R. What's that spell ??? psssssssssst.......Do*Somethin­g (((( Critical*Mass ))))