Saturday, April 12, 2008
IFC Center
323 6th Avenue (at West 3rd St)
www.IFCcenter.com

Body of War is a new, critically acclaimed documentary from Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro that will be opening in New York City this week. Producer/directors Donahue will be conducting a Q/A after the 7:30 pm, 4/12 screening.

Body of War tells the story of Tomas Young, a 26-year-old veteran, who was shot and paralyzed after serving 5 days in Iraq. It's an intimate human drama wrapped in a political documentary -- full of angst but also humor and hope. As the paralyzed veteran Tomas deals with his disability, he evolves into a new person, finding his own passionate voice against the war. Body of War also captures the historic debate in the Congress in the fall of 2002 authorizing the war and celebrates those that stood up against the rush to invade.

Body of War was voted "Best Documentary of the Year" by the National Board of Review, nominated for "Best Documentary" by the Producers Guild of America, and received multiple audience awards at film festivals from Toronto to Palm Springs. It's been acclaimed in the media and by the public. Everyone who has seen the film says that everyone should see it.

www.BodyOfWar.com