This Is Where We Take Our Stand
"The Iraq Veterans Against the War who risked everything to tell their story."
Originally released in 2012. This Is Where We Take Our Stand is a documentary film. directed by Bestor Cram. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Selena Coppa, Jesse Hamilton, and Clifton Hicks
Synopsis
In March of 2008, 250 veterans and active duty soldiers marked the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by gathering in Washington, DC to testify from their own experience about the nature of the occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq. Inspired by the 1971 Winter Soldier Investigation held by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, they too sought to express their opposition to those wars with their first-hand accounts, bearing witness with voices not generally heard. Our documentary is a portrait of three participants. If follows their lives for 6 weeks leading to the even and afterward; an active duty female soldier, a 9 year National Guard Veteran, and a 3 tour former Marine. This is their story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2012
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Displaced Films
- Northern Lights Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Is Where We Take Our Stand about?
In March of 2008, 250 veterans and active duty soldiers marked the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by gathering in Washington, DC to testify from their own experience about the nature of ...
Who directed This Is Where We Take Our Stand?
This Is Where We Take Our Stand was directed by Bestor Cram.
How long is This Is Where We Take Our Stand?
This Is Where We Take Our Stand has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was This Is Where We Take Our Stand released?
This Is Where We Take Our Stand was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Is Where We Take Our Stand?
The main cast of This Is Where We Take Our Stand includes Selena Coppa, Jesse Hamilton, Clifton Hicks, Steve Mortillo, Zollie Goodman.