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Watch VideoAnti-war movie shows in Springs
Story By: Abby Lane
Source: KOAA
Published Fri Jul 11, 2008, 05:55 PM MDT
Updated Fri Jul 11, 2008, 09:39 PM MDT
Colorado Springs is the latest stop for an anti-Iraq war movie.
“Body of War” is a documentary, produced and directed by talk-show host Phil Donahue, about a 25-year-old army soldier. He was in Iraq less than a week when he was shot in the spine and paralyzed. The movie follows his recovery after coming home.
“It’s hard to watch,” said Garrett Reppenhagen, a member of the Springs chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War. “It’s hard to see but it’s something that really as Americans we have to pay attention to especially now in the fifth year of the war.”
The one-night only showing happens Saturday, July 12 at Kimball’s Twin Peak Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, and $8 for military and veterans. Proceeds will benefit Iraq Veterans Against the War.
After the movie, a discussion with members of the group is planned.
So far the demonstration and publicity have not drawn any people opposed to the movie.
