86th CSH Special on HBO
HBO spent 2 months filming inside the 86th CSH in Iraq.
The U.S. Army is warning soldiers and their families that a new film about an Iraq war medical unit may trigger mental health problems for some who view it.
"It's gritty, it's graphic at times, and those who have a loved one deployed or may have lost a loved one might find certain scenes to be such that it might be something they would want to be careful about in viewing," said Army spokesman Paul Boyce.
Boyce said the memo was designed as a sort of "viewer discretion" warning within the ranks, "particularly for those viewers for whom this may strike very close to home."
"We want to make certain that people know what to expect," he said.
From the filmakers:
Filmmakers Alpert and Matthew O?Neill were given access to the hospital, and the result, Alpert said, "is a very patriotic film."
"It shows the true consequences of war. Americans haven't had the chance to be able to see some of the consequences. It shows the heroism of the soldiers, and you can't understand the heroism of the doctors and soldiers unless you see the horror that they face every day," said Alpert.
The filmmaker said he has since spoken to many of those featured in the movie who told him they are proud to have been a part of it.
Iraq doc may trigger mental health problems - Baghdad ER - MSNBC.com
h/t Stand-To!
I’m glad they’ve done this. The medics, doctors and nurses who care for our soldiers don’t get the recognition they so deserve.
Comment by yankeemom — May 16, 2006 @ 9:48 pm
did you see how Warner voted today? At least he voted and you know here he stands, my Senators didn’t bother voting. I guess they figure Mississippians don’t have an opinion. I am so pissed! AHHHHH!
Comment by Jake — May 17, 2006 @ 12:00 am
Hi Toni…That’s one film I won’t see.
Comment by A Military Mom — May 17, 2006 @ 4:49 am
I’m taking back my previous comment (not about the ones who care of our soldiers)but after reading more about the film, I’m not sure it’s as “dignified” as I first thought. Oh, well, we can still hope…
Comment by yankeemom — May 17, 2006 @ 11:15 pm
It was a very hard film to view but so very necessary to see. The soldiers getting injured appeared to be mostly national guard and reserve. I was in Iraq when the 3rd ID was there the second time and I worked in a place where I heard about the injuries and deaths. I remember hearing about the 48th BCT when they first arrived in May 05 and the rockets that hit the PX. Seventeen soldiers and civilians were injured. I thought one was killed as well. One thing I do know that the casulaties and injuries shown were just a minute amount of the injuries and deaths in Baghdad. It is not getting any better there.
Comment by usarbab — May 21, 2006 @ 8:22 pm
I am so glad the US Soldier Medics and Nurses are getting the credit they deserve. They work hard and long hours keepin hemselves together to support and “Conserve our Fighting Strength”. I am now a retired SFC and I am so glad to see some of my nurses and soldiers performing so well……I guess all that CTT and EFMb traing came in handy…..Hoooahhhh! Soldier Medics We Care!!!!
Comment by Soldier Medic — May 24, 2006 @ 8:52 pm
I am so glad the US Soldier Medics and Nurses are getting the credit they deserve. They work hard and long hours keepin themselves together to support and “Conserve our Fighting Strength”. I am now a retired SFC and I am so glad to see some of my nurses and soldiers performing so well……I guess all that CTT and EFMB traing came in handy…..Hoooahhhh! Soldier Medics We Care!!!!
Comment by Soldier Medic — May 24, 2006 @ 8:53 pm