Since producing my documentary about the POW/MIA bracelets of the Vietnam War era, BRACELETS OF GRACE, these stories just resonate so strongly with me. This one was clearly one of those stories. Marvelous.
Very nice piece, especially from these soldiers. We are losing more and more of the WWII vets and these personal stories are being lost. Thanks for keeping these alive forever.
I just finished a doc (now on PRX) about the Vietnam War era POW/MIA bracelets, so this piece was a great interest.
Wonderful piece with a perfect combination of subject-narrator and a sense of place. Just the right length, and that's important. If it were longer, there's a danger of falling into a cliche. This did not. Good work.
Comment for
"Filmspotting (147): Review of "Inland Empire," interview with director Tom Tykwer, and more" (deleted)
These guys are extremely listenable, smart but not pretentious, and always on top of it. I was lucky enough to have them speak to a class of mine at Columbia College Chicago about podcasting, and they were delightful.
I can hear this on a Friday night or a Saturday morning with a good cup of coffee and the Arts section of the paper.
If you are looking for a solid review show, one with smarts, this is it.
Comments by David Berner
Comment for "Spiritual Reflections From Combat: The Bill Schiebler Story"
David Berner
Posted on October 08, 2010 at 04:49 PM | Permalink
Nicely told
Since producing my documentary about the POW/MIA bracelets of the Vietnam War era, BRACELETS OF GRACE, these stories just resonate so strongly with me. This one was clearly one of those stories. Marvelous.
Comment for "Prisoners of War: A Story of Four American Soldiers"
David Berner
Posted on October 07, 2010 at 11:37 AM | Permalink
Beautifully Told
Very nice piece, especially from these soldiers. We are losing more and more of the WWII vets and these personal stories are being lost. Thanks for keeping these alive forever.
I just finished a doc (now on PRX) about the Vietnam War era POW/MIA bracelets, so this piece was a great interest.
David Berner
Comment for "Look Me in the Eyes"
David Berner
Posted on February 19, 2008 at 03:07 AM | Permalink
Review of Look Me in the Eyes
Wonderful piece with a perfect combination of subject-narrator and a sense of place. Just the right length, and that's important. If it were longer, there's a danger of falling into a cliche. This did not. Good work.
Comment for "Filmspotting (147): Review of "Inland Empire," interview with director Tom Tykwer, and more" (deleted)
David Berner
Posted on February 09, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Review of Filmspotting, Episode 147 (deleted)
These guys are extremely listenable, smart but not pretentious, and always on top of it. I was lucky enough to have them speak to a class of mine at Columbia College Chicago about podcasting, and they were delightful.
I can hear this on a Friday night or a Saturday morning with a good cup of coffee and the Arts section of the paper.
If you are looking for a solid review show, one with smarts, this is it.