@Darusdei I think it's a bit unfair of you to imply that someone shouldn't sympathize with these soldiers pain, because after all, they do and have gone through pain and are human beings, just because you think that they participated in an unjust war. You're denying their humanity and that they are sentient beings who feel pain because of your BELIEFS which in the end, are just fairly tale fabrications that don't exist while their pain does.
Boo hoo. How about you do a documentary about the piece of shit politicians putting them there in the first place. Or the ONE MILLION innocent iraqis dead. Those people dont matter though, right? They're arab. fuck the US government.
Son mierda estos soldados, simplemente son soldados, cumplieron con su trabajo y a algunos les fue física y mentalmente mal... que es lo que puede pasar cuando trabajas de eso. No me dan ninguna lástima, ni pena, ni nada porque son mierda, del mismo modo que lo son sus jefes y todos aquellos que fueron a Iraq a por el petroleo.
@cavaleri These 2 fucking turds have more hate than the Insurgents and soldiers combined, sad and their only acomplishment is to seat in front of a PC and talk shit, some balls they got uh? cowards= Cobarde.
@katrachosps US soldier?... US?... Where were you born?. No es una pc. Y seguramente vos estás parado, no?. Cowards es plural. Cobarde, singular. Aprendé el idioma español como yo aprendí el tuyo y por favor no insultes, yo no te falto el respeto. Thank you very much.
that's what you got when u fuck with an arab country hahahaha
I can guarantee that the casualties of Iraq war are extremely catastrophic from the US side but the networks the fucking media doesn't present that shit
@JackEl3elm lol Are you retarded? Iraq has a population of under 30 million. The Iraqis spend more time killing each other than American / Western soldiers. The Sunnis and Shiite take out a few hundred of each other every other day. And for every American killed, 100 Iraqis civilians "insurgents" and actual guerilla fighters die. Iraq is being bled by this conflict.
dude am not a retarded but instead of that i want u please to listen to ur self when you describing the US invasion to Iraq as a positive thing! It's not dude never was !! and I'll tell u why ? I used to live in a neighbor country to Iraq and I saw what was happening over there with an actual eye :) man they were doing just fine I mean it's not like in the US or else where u find the freedom but Jesus !! they weren't killin each other as u said their previous leader was pretty ----
@JackEl3elm --- strict leader and had them all in line even when they were forced to be under air blockade 1990 till 2003 they were takin care of them selves just fine. The only reason they bombed and killed enemies is just cuz they're defending them selves. It's a war it's self defense kill or u'll be killed. what do u expect them to do ?
Not political? This is a pro-Iraq documentary. I love Gandolfini, and I have love and respect for every member of the US armed forces, but this project is very political whether intended or not.
You never saw the actual documentary, did you? If you had you'd know that the politics behind the Iraq War are NEVER discussed or even broached. The soldiers talk about their injuries, how they were incurred and the extent of them, and that's it.
You say you have respect for the soldiers, but draw the line when they want to tell their personal stories?
I always ask myself what the Iraqi pple do to the american pple. 650000 iraqis die, for what?You know, back in 60ties Mohamed ali refused to go to Vietnam and he went to jail. he said "The Chinese didn"t do nothing to me, why would fight with them, you the one (The Judge)who took my rights" If you want resist or stop something Mr: gandolfini, stop the agression.
Why don't you take an English class and learn to how to write properly? While you are there, sign up for a Geography class as well. Simply amazing how fucking dumb people are these days.
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i mean if joining the military could mean you being maimed or fucked up psychologically, why do a lotta young ppl still join?? and by the way, how come gandolphini doesnt talk the same way he did on the sopranos?
I never knew Tony Soprano was such a big hearted softy !!! I am a soprano's fan along with my 19 yr old son in the USMarine Corps. Thank you Gandolphini for your documentary. I haven't seen it yet but I look forward to viewing it soon. Keep up the good work.
fuck the americans no1 cares u can all eat speghetti and meatballs for all i care we european get tired of hearing your so called pathetic storys unlike british army we have best SAS in world but we dont go brag about how good we are except me saying it now god bless all countrys in world not just america.
Wow. Its strange hearing him speak without the New Jersey accent. He sounds soooooo different. This is a great doc by the way. James is a great actor, and above all, a great man.
Mr.J.G. has provided another beautiful example representative of the kinship he feels with all people. More importantly, of course, he has generously shed light on the concept of "Alive Day." Thank you, James. Keep doing what you do, and may you know great happiness and contentment. We are ALL honorable peasants in a world where all humans are valued equally, because we serve and love each other.
How can james gandolfini no be political. Life is politics! everyone should know what they are fighting for and not just go to war blindly. loyalty to a stupid president for a fake war was a disaster. why exploit their losses and not explain why. I am loyal and that does not mean I would fight in a war that i don't believe in. Your first loyalty is to your conscience not your COUNTRY!!
To all of the service, men and women who serve or have served. Thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice You are in my prayers. Don't let the spookies get to you while vulnerable they will try and turn you for their own twisted needs.
How can anyone make statements as to JG. He kept himself out of this and made this about the soldiers. To watch this rips ones heart out and not to is beyond shameful. The men and women went to war to defend America. Forget politics and parties. It does not belong here. They were lied to and denied access to post 9/11 intel.
It time "We The People", in mass stand with and advocate for the finest Americans any one of use will ever have the honor of meeting.
lol... come on! His not a real mafia! His an actor! he did that boring Christmas movie with Ben Aflec a while back! If you really thought that he was a real mobster...lol... then the Directure and actors did thiere thing right!
richeter75 asks "Where you as concerned when they died under Saddam, the torture chambers and the constant fear? Right."
Do you mean back when he was an ally? Back right after Reagan took Iraq OFF the list of "terrorist nations" so that he could sell arms- including WMDs- to Saddam? Google "Rumsfeld Saddam" and learn some history. Our country's memory doesn't even go back 25 years, it's terrifying.
You must have really wet your pants when you realized that *gasp* in WWII,Russia was *gasp* our ALLY!! Isn't that terrifying to your little quisling mind??
I'd like to know how the people are doing there...the Iraqi people? Nobody gives a shit cause Americans are killers, murderers, i'd like to see how the people would do if there country was facing internal war. The iraq war is total horseshit
let's keep this nice hey. look i don't agree with what the politicians are doing with the military. i feel bad for these guys who like many of us were conned by the faked intelligence reports and the media. But gandolfini is right to do what he did here. honouring the soldiers who put their lives on the line to, as far as they knew protect americans and britons everywhere. it's not their fault they were conned by their government.
And u think if we secured his tyranny it would be better? Gimme a break!. The torture chambers in exchange of 12 million iraqies voting! .. Ure a sad human beeing!.
ey im not a sad person...but and i hate saddam...but i say you pepole just talk about the american soliders who are dead in the war and its about 4000 thousand,,but why dont you ever talk about the million iraqi pepole who has died in the war..where they all bathies?
its great that james did this...its weird hearing him talk out of his tony soprano charecter..keep thinkiin hes gonna say ohh take it easy christopher hehhe
makes me think about the Tillmans of America. They feel duty bound to do something for their nation. Here was a guy that wasn't going to just take the spoils of the American dream. What happened? Killed by american bullets. I was all set to go to Iraq and offer whatever I could as well. As time moves on I learned the war wasn't about American honor or defense. I do believe Iraq was a potential disaster and US had to do something before Iran did. I just believe it could have been handled better.
The video makes two points: this isn't about Gandolfini, and it's NOT POLITICAL. These comments make me sad.
War is a horrible thing, always has been and always will be due to the dark side of human nature. This documentary is simply putting faces to the numbers and stories we hear in the news.
somebody should make a documetary about the thousands of innocent Iraqi children that have had their arms and legs blown off by the American soldiers.
God bless James and for recognizing the pain of what the U.S troops are going through and god bless the soldiers who have served the U.S and are still fighting for their lives at home.
If I had the opportunity to vote in the U.S I would make sure my President was going to take care of my veterans, I hope any of the U.S.A people will do the same when the time comes to cast their vote.
I am sorry for those people who had suffered in Iraq but don't forget more than 100.000 Iraqis who died because of American invasion, don't forget 3.000 Serbians killed in American bombarding... They didn't wanted war and Americans forced them to make war, so I am not happy because of american victims but I don't feel either sorrow for them because they asked for it.
There wouldn't be any insurgents if American invasion didn't happened and it wouldn't be also any American victims and Iraq victims. Americans bring death and destruction wherever they can because it's a matter of destroying whole world accept USA.
ManilaSyndicate, in fantasy he was Anthony Soprano Sr. but in this documentary Alive Day: Memories Of Iraq & in real life he is James Gandolfini the actor, there is a difference between the two. The Sopranos is done. they moved on now.
J Gandolfini realy is a great man and i hope too see him more in emotionel parts like his rol in The Mexican.I loved the Sopranos tough.All these guys and girls who are wounded are fantastic and brave people,i love all of them!
ROWHR, I live in New Jersey. His accent on this video is a genuine New Jersey accent. The accent he uses on the show is heavier more like that of a New York accent or someone specifically from Jersey City or Newark
Hey retards! James Gandolfini is an ACTOR! He's not a mobster, its not real, its just a really good show, with great writing, and great actors. The guy couldn't be farther from the character. Idiots. If you want to see someone who is close to his character, look at Tony Sirico.
read Hemingway, grow up and accept what you've taken on. Life is hard, I appreciate that their sacrafice has been but don't publicize it. How do you think that helps the families of soldiers who are awaiting the return of their loved ones? Just take a minute and think before you cruely send another person into depression. This is not your own personal forum.
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The whole point of The Sopranos going off the air ( a secret they dont want you to know) is that Edie Falco opposes the war...she even made made anti Bush campaign ads in the last election.
I get the feeling that Gandolfini is for the war. I really think the two were having troubles acting on The Sopranos together
Gandolfini never stated he's pro-war but he respects the bravery of the soldiers,to me there's no conflict in that- and in my opinion jim and edie were fine together in the final season
how about a documentary on why they are really there.
we all know thats never going to happen.
tedmaulz 1 month ago
nationalistic fanaticism is no better than religious fanaticism. killing for country doesnt make it any more honorable.
SuperBallashotcalla 1 month ago
Not the first foray into an Iraq war theme. After the Sopranos he played the sceptical General Miller in the Iraq war satire In the Loop.
youngian 1 month ago
"Soldiers don't go to hell"
xXHitmanXxz 3 months ago
Does he really deserve to host something like this?
BayAreaOrBust 5 months ago
so should people sympathize with soldiers that were hired to participate in an illegal war?
that was their choice and they paid for that choice
Darusdei 5 months ago
@Darusdei I think it's a bit unfair of you to imply that someone shouldn't sympathize with these soldiers pain, because after all, they do and have gone through pain and are human beings, just because you think that they participated in an unjust war. You're denying their humanity and that they are sentient beings who feel pain because of your BELIEFS which in the end, are just fairly tale fabrications that don't exist while their pain does.
cosmicmantis 2 months ago
@cosmicmantis well maybe it was a little harsh. but then again when a war is just a choice and a pay check.
i feel for them, tough luck and all but that's what they signed up for.
Darusdei 2 months ago 2
@Darusdei Yeah, it's not like there's a draft. If there was than it would definitely be easy to feel sympathy.
batboyjhg 2 months ago
@batboyjhg would propably be alot harder to start a war when everyone must contribute
Darusdei 2 months ago
Iraq was a waste of time it had nothing to do with 9/11...
boi187 6 months ago 5
Boo hoo. How about you do a documentary about the piece of shit politicians putting them there in the first place. Or the ONE MILLION innocent iraqis dead. Those people dont matter though, right? They're arab. fuck the US government.
georgieonfire 7 months ago
@georgieonfire yeah, this is true...even tho im a big fan of gandolfini..
markomania15 6 months ago
It's so weird to hear him talk without a thick New Jersey accent.
limestoneroad 1 year ago
Son mierda estos soldados, simplemente son soldados, cumplieron con su trabajo y a algunos les fue física y mentalmente mal... que es lo que puede pasar cuando trabajas de eso. No me dan ninguna lástima, ni pena, ni nada porque son mierda, del mismo modo que lo son sus jefes y todos aquellos que fueron a Iraq a por el petroleo.
cavaleri 1 year ago
@cavaleri These 2 fucking turds have more hate than the Insurgents and soldiers combined, sad and their only acomplishment is to seat in front of a PC and talk shit, some balls they got uh? cowards= Cobarde.
katrachosps 1 year ago
@katrachosps US soldier?... US?... Where were you born?. No es una pc. Y seguramente vos estás parado, no?. Cowards es plural. Cobarde, singular. Aprendé el idioma español como yo aprendí el tuyo y por favor no insultes, yo no te falto el respeto. Thank you very much.
cavaleri 1 year ago
thanks gandolfini thanks alot for sending many soldiers in iraq to hell (where they belong)
i don´t fucking care if they are homeless these pieces of shit soldiers will say "hello" to satan on they´re way down.
james is a good man because of him many soldiers died :D
pimpollito18 1 year ago
@pimpollito18 Well someone's an asshole
mindylinky 1 year ago
@mindylinky !!NIGGA YOU BEEN TROLLED ¡¡
pimpollito18 1 year ago
that's what you got when u fuck with an arab country hahahaha
I can guarantee that the casualties of Iraq war are extremely catastrophic from the US side but the networks the fucking media doesn't present that shit
JackEl3elm 1 year ago
@JackEl3elm lol Are you retarded? Iraq has a population of under 30 million. The Iraqis spend more time killing each other than American / Western soldiers. The Sunnis and Shiite take out a few hundred of each other every other day. And for every American killed, 100 Iraqis civilians "insurgents" and actual guerilla fighters die. Iraq is being bled by this conflict.
maddingo12 11 months ago
@maddingo12
dude am not a retarded but instead of that i want u please to listen to ur self when you describing the US invasion to Iraq as a positive thing! It's not dude never was !! and I'll tell u why ? I used to live in a neighbor country to Iraq and I saw what was happening over there with an actual eye :) man they were doing just fine I mean it's not like in the US or else where u find the freedom but Jesus !! they weren't killin each other as u said their previous leader was pretty ----
JackEl3elm 11 months ago
@JackEl3elm --- strict leader and had them all in line even when they were forced to be under air blockade 1990 till 2003 they were takin care of them selves just fine. The only reason they bombed and killed enemies is just cuz they're defending them selves. It's a war it's self defense kill or u'll be killed. what do u expect them to do ?
JackEl3elm 11 months ago
Excellent documentary. I suggest everyone watch it and keep their political views to themselves.
h2x21 1 year ago
Respect.
jrsdhr 1 year ago
that black guy looks like shaq
justsomedude777 1 year ago 2
luitenent hottie
Prophacy18 1 year ago
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Let them suffer
faroan00 1 year ago
on 9/11 too :(
SaftAusKeine 1 year ago
Bravo Mr. Gandolfini.
marcoamedrano 1 year ago 5
Joe Pesci says hallo!!
Kapputschino12 1 year ago
Its so hard to listen to James without the Italian accent. He sounds so much better with it.
petemyster101 1 year ago
i think the vietnam veterans had it worse than these guys.
still pretty bad though :(
BrawlyProductionz 1 year ago
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XIPM3 1 year ago
*nod of the head* "I understand" could that be any more cheesy!haha its embarrassing.
sobbyhasselhoff 2 years ago
Not political? This is a pro-Iraq documentary. I love Gandolfini, and I have love and respect for every member of the US armed forces, but this project is very political whether intended or not.
Crust218 2 years ago
@Crust218
You never saw the actual documentary, did you? If you had you'd know that the politics behind the Iraq War are NEVER discussed or even broached. The soldiers talk about their injuries, how they were incurred and the extent of them, and that's it.
You say you have respect for the soldiers, but draw the line when they want to tell their personal stories?
EuchridEucrow1 1 year ago 2
FINALLY!!! An actor who isn't a weird liberal hate America idiot.
bigart1993 2 years ago 3
@bigart1993 Agreed!!
rightwingrocks 1 year ago
good man
MazdaqueMiandar 2 years ago 17
i cant believe some people think tony soprano is real!! what did they think it was, a reality tv show!!!!?
TommyW88 2 years ago 2
im learning more and more just how stupid some people are... it's incredible. theres like two different species of people.
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I always ask myself what the Iraqi pple do to the american pple. 650000 iraqis die, for what?You know, back in 60ties Mohamed ali refused to go to Vietnam and he went to jail. he said "The Chinese didn"t do nothing to me, why would fight with them, you the one (The Judge)who took my rights" If you want resist or stop something Mr: gandolfini, stop the agression.
amareto35 2 years ago
Why don't you take an English class and learn to how to write properly? While you are there, sign up for a Geography class as well. Simply amazing how fucking dumb people are these days.
bhaverstock 2 years ago 4
amareto35=moron
WiseGuy5674 2 years ago
CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESY
FaceKillaBloodSpilla 2 years ago
u are.
AmericanMadness 2 years ago
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i mean if joining the military could mean you being maimed or fucked up psychologically, why do a lotta young ppl still join?? and by the way, how come gandolphini doesnt talk the same way he did on the sopranos?
orduni90 2 years ago
I believe Tony Soprano was a role, i.e. Gandolfini was acting.
ChocolateRainRules 2 years ago 7
yea i know, but the guy is from new jersey
orduni90 2 years ago
and thus?
AmericanMadness 2 years ago
o rly?
Ullbritt 2 years ago
I never knew Tony Soprano was such a big hearted softy !!! I am a soprano's fan along with my 19 yr old son in the USMarine Corps. Thank you Gandolphini for your documentary. I haven't seen it yet but I look forward to viewing it soon. Keep up the good work.
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fuck the americans no1 cares u can all eat speghetti and meatballs for all i care we european get tired of hearing your so called pathetic storys unlike british army we have best SAS in world but we dont go brag about how good we are except me saying it now god bless all countrys in world not just america.
LegendaryDamon 2 years ago
Wow. Its strange hearing him speak without the New Jersey accent. He sounds soooooo different. This is a great doc by the way. James is a great actor, and above all, a great man.
Hazafan88 3 years ago 3
OMG I know! Talk about surprise! He's so un-mafia now.
yourfaceandmum 3 years ago 3
LOL! I know right? =)
Hazafan88 3 years ago
probably tuned it down for tv
JohnnyYankee14 2 years ago
LOL!
Hazafan88 2 years ago
James Gandolfini is the coolest and nicest person ever!!!
affoidman123 3 years ago 5
What an incredible actor. That people are so disappointed to hear him be himself demonstrates that clearly.
zzzepptri 3 years ago 5
not only an incredible actor, but one incredible person
affoidman123 3 years ago 4
wow its so depressing to hear him talk in an all american man voice without the north jersey accent!
wow
andeaver1937 3 years ago
Mr.J.G. has provided another beautiful example representative of the kinship he feels with all people. More importantly, of course, he has generously shed light on the concept of "Alive Day." Thank you, James. Keep doing what you do, and may you know great happiness and contentment. We are ALL honorable peasants in a world where all humans are valued equally, because we serve and love each other.
dbinterventionmedia 3 years ago
How can james gandolfini no be political. Life is politics! everyone should know what they are fighting for and not just go to war blindly. loyalty to a stupid president for a fake war was a disaster. why exploit their losses and not explain why. I am loyal and that does not mean I would fight in a war that i don't believe in. Your first loyalty is to your conscience not your COUNTRY!!
slough66 3 years ago
HA HA HA
he's got goggle tans
hizzlemafizzle 3 years ago
He is a really kind-hearted person.
GemmBakko 3 years ago
Its fucking weird hearing him talk without the new york dialect
StyrbjornStarke 3 years ago
nu joizee, lol!
GemmBakko 3 years ago 3
One of my uncles lost a leg at Stalingrad, his brother stepped on a land mine in Poland, and his in-law an arm somewhere on the Western Front.
GemmBakko 3 years ago
Notice how the people who's name is not James only receive snippets of footage, even though they embody what this whole thing is about.
GANDOLFINI ROCKS, YEAH!! AMERICA RULES, YEAH!
(Gandolfini does actually rock).
zososierp 3 years ago
To all of the service, men and women who serve or have served. Thank you. Thank you for your sacrifice You are in my prayers. Don't let the spookies get to you while vulnerable they will try and turn you for their own twisted needs.
T
searcherT 3 years ago 2
How can anyone make statements as to JG. He kept himself out of this and made this about the soldiers. To watch this rips ones heart out and not to is beyond shameful. The men and women went to war to defend America. Forget politics and parties. It does not belong here. They were lied to and denied access to post 9/11 intel.
It time "We The People", in mass stand with and advocate for the finest Americans any one of use will ever have the honor of meeting.
Honor them with acts of selflessness
searcherT 3 years ago
hes a mobster in real life bett
tonymobBossSOPRANO 3 years ago
I would like to see him behind prison
r3nzz0 3 years ago
it looks so strange to see Tony soprano here...
Paulexas112 3 years ago
lol wtf mafia boss making a documentary about the war in africa? he is a criminal he should be behind bars!
r3nzz0 3 years ago
u stupid?
sh1monn 3 years ago
I just finds that there mafia should not be on tv getting famous. He isnt taking the world war 3 serious he is just fake person criminal
r3nzz0 3 years ago
Are you on glue?
susiekju 3 years ago
you want proof? watch the documentary called the sorpagoes he is a fucking boss gangs!
r3nzz0 3 years ago
The UN should have gotten rid of Saddam Hussein. Dropping bombs and killing so many innocent people is what you do as a last resort.
xValetinax 3 years ago
wtf his voice is completle different
bartjuhh12 3 years ago
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So a killer who makes a living from crime is hosting a tv show for veterans?? How in the HELL is this possible??
Alfrunk 3 years ago
You are joking right? James Gandolfini only plays a killer than doesn't make him a killer in real life.
xValetinax 3 years ago 3
he has killed many
r3nzz0 3 years ago
lol... come on! His not a real mafia! His an actor! he did that boring Christmas movie with Ben Aflec a while back! If you really thought that he was a real mobster...lol... then the Directure and actors did thiere thing right!
bbgirl281 3 years ago
he are a mafias I saw him in a documentary about mafia and he was mafia boss!
r3nzz0 3 years ago
@Alfrunk is this a joke, or are you really that stupid?
snowstormcan 1 year ago
wow james gandolfini's accent is different outside of the sopranos..
gth877t 3 years ago
richeter75 asks "Where you as concerned when they died under Saddam, the torture chambers and the constant fear? Right."
Do you mean back when he was an ally? Back right after Reagan took Iraq OFF the list of "terrorist nations" so that he could sell arms- including WMDs- to Saddam? Google "Rumsfeld Saddam" and learn some history. Our country's memory doesn't even go back 25 years, it's terrifying.
beelzebubblicious6 3 years ago
You must have really wet your pants when you realized that *gasp* in WWII,Russia was *gasp* our ALLY!! Isn't that terrifying to your little quisling mind??
Alfrunk 3 years ago
What about the thousands of men, women and children in Iraq? What about their 'alive day'.
ashmorebenowa 3 years ago
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i hope we never turn are backs on Israel because god will turn his back on us
and james is doing a really good thing
stephens2007 3 years ago
You're fucked in the head if you believe that.
ashmorebenowa 3 years ago 2
not really.
God did say that Israel was the "apple of his eye."
of course God WON'T turn his back on us...assuming you believe that way in the first place.
JHZildjian 3 years ago
there's no way you can talk about american soldiers in Irak without getting into politics.
jauntin 3 years ago
props to jim, what a great way to voice whats going on over there.
agenteskimo9 3 years ago
That is very humble of Gandolfini. Respect.
texmexdude 3 years ago 24
Support peace, not war.
job1201204 3 years ago 3
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it is the destiny of the world to be ruled by us! USA & UK Unite.
dubzy81 3 years ago
I'd like to know how the people are doing there...the Iraqi people? Nobody gives a shit cause Americans are killers, murderers, i'd like to see how the people would do if there country was facing internal war. The iraq war is total horseshit
nbeaner 3 years ago
James is the fuckn man
eyehategod666 3 years ago 7
i look at him i hear tony soprano talkin
paxlava 3 years ago
james gandolfini is a fucking awesome actor
SocietalGrudge 3 years ago 3
Jim :D Cool!
Thanx for posting this, I didn't even know about his documentary for they don't talk about this stuff in Italy. Thanx there's ppl like James ;)
kiagary 3 years ago 2
let's keep this nice hey. look i don't agree with what the politicians are doing with the military. i feel bad for these guys who like many of us were conned by the faked intelligence reports and the media. But gandolfini is right to do what he did here. honouring the soldiers who put their lives on the line to, as far as they knew protect americans and britons everywhere. it's not their fault they were conned by their government.
Sielomax 3 years ago
nice said
bluegrey123 3 years ago
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dont go to war then u daft yanks
AskYerMaHa 3 years ago
what about the iaqi pepole wich rican soliders has killed
hawshin12 3 years ago
You mean the baathists and insurgents? The Iraqis have an elected government and things have never been better..
richter75 3 years ago
no i dont mean bathies but all the other unguilty pepole
hawshin12 3 years ago
You think the price of freedom is free?
richter75 3 years ago
no i dont think that..my father have fought against saddam for 20 years but america come and killed many innocent pepole.
hawshin12 3 years ago
And u think if we secured his tyranny it would be better? Gimme a break!. The torture chambers in exchange of 12 million iraqies voting! .. Ure a sad human beeing!.
richter75 3 years ago
ey im not a sad person...but and i hate saddam...but i say you pepole just talk about the american soliders who are dead in the war and its about 4000 thousand,,but why dont you ever talk about the million iraqi pepole who has died in the war..where they all bathies?
hawshin12 3 years ago
hehe...he called him Jim. lol
I wish he would have called him T
PebbleBreeze 3 years ago
James Gandolfini is a class act. God bless those who come back from Iraq with issues. Fuck George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
skiingisgoodforyou 3 years ago 8
wish someone would do a documentary on the million plus iraqis that have died + wounded.
giant24us 3 years ago
giant24us you posted the best comment ever!
me too i ask myself, what about the millions of innocent iraqis who are being displaced and killed
DrJerto 3 years ago
Where you as concerned when they died under Saddam, the torture chambers and the constant fear? Right.
richter75 3 years ago
its great that james did this...its weird hearing him talk out of his tony soprano charecter..keep thinkiin hes gonna say ohh take it easy christopher hehhe
clyfan3 3 years ago
That's pretty cool of James.
Zeitgeist74 3 years ago
i will thank you
gnrhr78 3 years ago
makes me think about the Tillmans of America. They feel duty bound to do something for their nation. Here was a guy that wasn't going to just take the spoils of the American dream. What happened? Killed by american bullets. I was all set to go to Iraq and offer whatever I could as well. As time moves on I learned the war wasn't about American honor or defense. I do believe Iraq was a potential disaster and US had to do something before Iran did. I just believe it could have been handled better.
translationwiz 3 years ago
google the name ayad allawi ..he is the iraqi ex prime minister .. he so looks like james
gnrhr78 3 years ago
The video makes two points: this isn't about Gandolfini, and it's NOT POLITICAL. These comments make me sad.
War is a horrible thing, always has been and always will be due to the dark side of human nature. This documentary is simply putting faces to the numbers and stories we hear in the news.
Quiguy 3 years ago 6
somebody should make a documetary about the thousands of innocent Iraqi children that have had their arms and legs blown off by the American soldiers.
leezer23 3 years ago
okay, you do it...
Machsprinciple 3 years ago 3
God bless James and for recognizing the pain of what the U.S troops are going through and god bless the soldiers who have served the U.S and are still fighting for their lives at home.
If I had the opportunity to vote in the U.S I would make sure my President was going to take care of my veterans, I hope any of the U.S.A people will do the same when the time comes to cast their vote.
bluemileDOTca 3 years ago 4
James Gandolfini is a good man!!!
WCD73 3 years ago 4
I still can't get the mental image of TOny Soprano out of my mind when i watch him...
corporalcharlie 3 years ago 2
I am sorry for those people who had suffered in Iraq but don't forget more than 100.000 Iraqis who died because of American invasion, don't forget 3.000 Serbians killed in American bombarding... They didn't wanted war and Americans forced them to make war, so I am not happy because of american victims but I don't feel either sorrow for them because they asked for it.
klaviri 3 years ago
Well then again you also have to blame the insurgents too. I mean driving a carbomb into a market isnt helping people either.
ThatUJohnWayne 3 years ago
There wouldn't be any insurgents if American invasion didn't happened and it wouldn't be also any American victims and Iraq victims. Americans bring death and destruction wherever they can because it's a matter of destroying whole world accept USA.
klaviri 3 years ago
support the troops not the war. and to all those idiots posting about the sopranos...get a grip this shit i more inportant.
gandolfini- one more troop in the war against bush
captainche 3 years ago
omg, he sounds so weird in real life.
i'm just waiting for him to say "COCKSUCKER".
Ogilvie14 3 years ago 2
Heh heh, James is Tony Soprano in real life, minus the Mob connection and murders.
ManilaSyndicate 3 years ago
ManilaSyndicate, in fantasy he was Anthony Soprano Sr. but in this documentary Alive Day: Memories Of Iraq & in real life he is James Gandolfini the actor, there is a difference between the two. The Sopranos is done. they moved on now.
AuronTsubaki85 2 years ago
J Gandolfini realy is a great man and i hope too see him more in emotionel parts like his rol in The Mexican.I loved the Sopranos tough.All these guys and girls who are wounded are fantastic and brave people,i love all of them!
anisblond 3 years ago
one of the greatest documentaries that i've seen..
it's beautiful..the passion..the courage that this people have..
PAPgirl2 3 years ago 3
He is AWESOME. So great he wanted to do this. So many actors are biased when it comes to support for the this country during a time of war.
ChoctawCreek 3 years ago 3
ROWHR, I live in New Jersey. His accent on this video is a genuine New Jersey accent. The accent he uses on the show is heavier more like that of a New York accent or someone specifically from Jersey City or Newark
Antnj81 3 years ago
i thank the veterans
reddog223 3 years ago 2
Gandolfini really is the man.
Love him.
jobe129 3 years ago 4
Hey retards! James Gandolfini is an ACTOR! He's not a mobster, its not real, its just a really good show, with great writing, and great actors. The guy couldn't be farther from the character. Idiots. If you want to see someone who is close to his character, look at Tony Sirico.
DanHalen1 4 years ago 7
the mentally hurt need to be inculded in this. my friend went crazy. he is doing life in prison for killing someone all because he got confused.
we have to address mental illness.
johncoggin02 4 years ago
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man he relly don't sound like he does on the showe
steve2harris 4 years ago
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he has a fake jersey accent for sopranos?
ROWHR 4 years ago
Good for Gandolifini keeping politians out, its about the people.
infokemp2 4 years ago 3
soldiers die for the man beside them, their friends.
my respect and blessings go's out to all the families of the soldiers, from the USA and Europe that gave their lives for our freedom.
thijsy24 4 years ago
you forgot CANADA
Sheeple000111222 4 years ago 2
Canada is a part of the States, you didn't know that? LOL
RickyTomatoes 3 years ago
fuck canada...
420check420 3 years ago
soldiers die for their man arround them
my blessings are out to all the families of fallen soldiers fighting for our freedom.
thijsy24 4 years ago
Im a ducth former soldier
thijsy24 4 years ago 3
God bless our troops...all of them
thekriv 4 years ago
I'm proud to say, I am a United States Veteran. Soldiers don't die for their country; they die for their friends.
MakkiMakko 4 years ago 2
tonys(james gandolfini) seems so weird lol his voice is completely different
cfcnlr 4 years ago
He speaks with less dialect !
It doesnt sound that strange!
Robbeltje 4 years ago
What you expected Tony?
racl101 4 years ago
fuk up ya yanky bastard
cfcnlr 4 years ago
read Hemingway, grow up and accept what you've taken on. Life is hard, I appreciate that their sacrafice has been but don't publicize it. How do you think that helps the families of soldiers who are awaiting the return of their loved ones? Just take a minute and think before you cruely send another person into depression. This is not your own personal forum.
cwfeli04 4 years ago
i've only seen James in The Sopranos, & i am sad to hear his real voice now ='[
guanjon 4 years ago
jesus christ these soldiers make 70G a year.. risks come with the job
jaguarkid360 4 years ago
have to agree with u there
titaniumonkey 4 years ago
LOL Americans?? Im Canadian and that is uncalled for, these guys are putting their lives on the line show some respect.
nugster1 4 years ago
he's gonna have a lot to talk about with melfi after this
roganisafag 4 years ago 5
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looooool americans.
SaucisseMerguez 4 years ago
eat a dick fagot.
diablo22900 4 years ago 2
one of the greatest actors and human being of our time
haslam21 4 years ago 3
One word. Respect.
BarringtonSavoy 4 years ago 2
toucansam- you're a dick. do you think Spiderman is real too.
He's an actor. And a bloody good one. You know Tony Soprano that's all!!
boots6891 4 years ago 2
but he does sound fuckin wierd
CalebHilton1234567 4 years ago
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The whole point of The Sopranos going off the air ( a secret they dont want you to know) is that Edie Falco opposes the war...she even made made anti Bush campaign ads in the last election.
I get the feeling that Gandolfini is for the war. I really think the two were having troubles acting on The Sopranos together
frehley100 4 years ago
Gandolfini never stated he's pro-war but he respects the bravery of the soldiers,to me there's no conflict in that- and in my opinion jim and edie were fine together in the final season
MackTheKnife12 4 years ago 5
He talks nothing like Tony Soprano. I can't imagine George Clooney breaking down talking about injured troops.
toucansam3 4 years ago