Just saw Going Up River:John Kerry the long war.

[AnIndependentTexan]

You can still go and see it; but October 19th is the date that will be on DVD. This documentary was great. The start is a little slow; but you learn a lot about who John Kerry is. You even learn how his father influenced him when he was a little boy. You also learn about the leadership of John Kerry. This movie is a great debunker as well. I dare any Veteran of any war to watch this movie and then stand by O'Neil.

The movie itself is very powerful. We were the first showing here in Dallas when I went. It wasn't full because it was still early; people were clapping when the movie was over and nobody wanted to leave when the pictures were showing. The more I watched the movie the more I wanted to scream out NOW THERE IS A TRUE AMERICAN PRESIDENT.

The documentary isn't the Moore style of documentary. It is a movie that shines a light on what Kerry saw and what made him go to war. It gives elements of both side on what happen during that time period. By hearing of how Vietnam was you gain a better understanding of why Bush is like Nixon and Iraq is like Vietnam. O'Neil is also the patsy of Nixon. I recommend all to see this movie and then show it to a friend. You'll gain a greater respect for the next president of the united states.

P.S. just a side not; but there was a similarly case in Vietnam to how soldiers were treating Viet con. In a picture one solider was holding his rifle in the nose of his Prisoner while they took pictures. They also gathered a lot of bodies together and took pictures of those with smiles. The only thing I didn't see was leashes.

[Toots]

1. Would you say this was a Documentary or a Movie

I mean is it like an action movie that will get the 12 year olds attention or is it like a TV Documentary using stale old footage?

[hlthe2b]

3. I saw it this pm in Denver--- early matinee and almost empty

(unfortunately)

Very well done, but not likely to get the viewing audience it needs.

As for your son, if he is mature for his age and naturally interested in history and politics, he'll enjoy it. But, most 12 year old boys would probably be bored. It is a documentary-- NOT an action movie (sorry, I REALLY cringe at that because it saddens me that we apparently have to have a Hollywood format to get most to watch anymore).

[AnIndependentTexan]

6. Full Documentary

[sonicx]

2. did you talk to any people in the theater?

if so, were they mostly Kerry supporters?

[hlthe2b]

4. The handful of people seeing it with me were older....

and I would bet-- already devoted progressives.

[AnIndependentTexan]

8. mostly elder people.

The early group is going to be hard to tell. When I saw it everyone was still at work. My dad even took a day off from work so we could make sure and see it. The night time showing is going to show difference in age. Remember college students were even in school at this time.

Don't forget October 19th to buy two copies of the DVD though. One copy for you and one copy too show you're republican friends or undecided.

[genius]

5. Kick

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

7. I'm going to see it at 7:30 here

Looking forward to it. Thanks for the post.

[Sopianae]

9. kick nt

[CrowNotAngelGRL]

10. I've seen the video's

of the movie and it looks really great. I'm planning on waiting till the DVD comes out and will buy it. :)