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Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-02-09
69%
9 Votes
Time: 1h 21m
Overview:
A unique documentary about troops' experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, based on writings by soldiers, Marines, and air men.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
Movie: Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
Top 5 Billed Cast
Beau Bridges
Voice 'Aftermath'
John Krasinski
Camp Muckamungus
Robert Duvall
Taking Chance (voice)
Aaron Eckhart
Road Work (voice)
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A unique documentary about troops' experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, based on writings by soldiers, Marines, and air men.
Release Date
2007-02-09
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