Ten families read letters from U.S. soldiers killed in the Iraq War, revealing the personal impact of their loss during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“They gave their lives, we honor their words.”
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Ten families read letters from U.S. soldiers killed in the Iraq War, revealing the personal impact of their loss during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Mary Byers reads a letter from her son, Capt. Josh Byers, who was killed in the Iraq War. "Last Letters Home" features ten families sharing their experiences of loss through letters written by U.S. soldiers. Directed by Bill Couturié, the 60-minute HBO documentary includes personal accounts from family members and photographs of the soldiers in various settings. It presents the emotional impact of their final words and the sacrifices made by those left behind during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Why Watch
- Meet the families of soldiers like Capt. Pierre Piché.
- Find out what PFC. Jesse Givens wrote before his death.
- See the emotional impact of war on loved ones.
Did You Know
- The documentary features letters from 10 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq.
- Capt. Josh Byers is one of the soldiers whose letters are included.
- The film was directed by Bill Couturié and released in 2004.
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Who directed the documentary Last Letters Home?
Bill Couturié directed the documentary Last Letters Home.
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Last Letters Home has a duration of 60 minutes.
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The tagline of Last Letters Home is 'They gave their lives, we honor their words.'
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