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Through memoir, archival footage and a distinct American beat, Star Spangled Blues asks the hard question of why we fight war. Gita Saedi, an Iranian-American, weaves a narrative telling her story of a once pacifist cousin serving in Iraq; of the rise and fall of two empires that span centuries; and of optimistic hope through her son and the next generation. The 8-minute essay film contemplates family, peace, war, freedom and American values. The film was made as part of the International Documentary Challenge, a timed filmmaking competition in March of 2006.

 


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Star Spangled Blues is included on the 2-DVD set for the film, Brave New West.

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"This thought-provoking film packs a lot into its eight-minute running time, discussing issues ranging from war and peace to the nature of freedom to what it means to be an American. The film presents intelligent commentary with artistic flair." Yahoo! Movies

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