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The National Board of Review
names "Body of War"
Best Documentary
The Mobilus Media/Ellen Spiro and Phil Donahue film "Body of War" nabbed the prestigious National Board of Review award for best documentary of 2007.
Previous films named best documentary by the National Board of Review include: "An Inconvenient Truth," "March of the Penguins," "Born Into Brothels," "The Fog of War" and "Bowling for Columbine."
"Body of War" is a feature documentary tracing the postwar life of Iraq veteran Tomas Young, who was paralyzed by a bullet to the spine. The film is Young's coming home story as he evolves into a new person, dealing with his disability and finding his own unique and passionate voice against the war.
The film is produced and directed by Ellen Spiro and Phil Donahue. Karen Bernstein co-produced the film and Bernadine Colish served as editor. The film features two original songs written and performed by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
For more information, visit the official site.
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