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The War Tapes poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.4 / 100
2006·Documentary / War·1h 37m

THE WAR TAPES

Straight from the front lines in Iraq, THE WAR TAPES is the first war movie filmed by soldiers themselves. These soldiers bypassed Pentagon supervised media to share their experience like never before. Funnier, spicier, and more gut wrenching than news reports, this is Operation Iraqi Freedom as filmed by Sergeant Steve Pink, Sergeant Zack Bazzi and Specialist Mike Moriarty. Steve is a wisecracking carpenter who aspires to be a writer. Zack is a Lebanese-American university student who loves to travel and is fluent in Arabic. Mike is a father who seeks honor and redemption. Each leaves a woman behind - a girlfriend, a mother and a wife. Through their candid footage, these men open their hearts and take us on an unforgettable journey, capturing camaraderie and humor along with the brutal and terrifying experiences they face. These soldiers got the story that 2,700 embedded reporters never could.

Above the Line
Deborah Scranton·Director
Cast
Zack Bazzi·HimselfDuncan Domey·HimselfBen Flanders·HimselfMike Moriarty·HimselfSteve Pink·HimselfBrandon Wilkins·Himself
Full Crew
(1 credit)
Directing· 1
Deborah Scranton·Director
By the Numbers
78.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$254K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#CC3333
#808080
Mood
Gritty, Intense, Somber
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark, grainy image from inside a vehicle, looking out through a windshield. In the distance, a large fire with orange flames and dark smok”

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Key Elements
Military HelmetsBurning VehicleBlack Flag With White ScriptRadio
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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