Eighty veterans collaborate to create a dark humor zombie movie, challenging Hollywood's portrayal of military experiences and personal narratives.
“80 veterans. Two medals of honor. One zombie movie. Zero experience. No quit.”
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Eighty veterans collaborate to create a dark humor zombie movie, challenging Hollywood's portrayal of military experiences and personal narratives.
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Mat Best and other veterans gather to create a zombie apocalypse film that reflects their military experiences. Frustrated with Hollywood's portrayal of PTSD and heroism, they aim to tell their stories through dark humor. Directed by Tim O'Donnell, "Not a War Story" follows their filmmaking process, revealing the challenges they encounter while integrating personal narratives into a genre filled with clichés. The project involves 80 veterans and two Medal of Honor recipients, all with no prior filmmaking experience.
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Why Watch
- Meet veterans creating a zombie film with dark humor.
- See how personal narratives reshape storytelling.
- Find out why Hollywood's portrayal frustrates real soldiers.
Did You Know
- The film features 80 veterans participating in the project.
- Two of the veterans involved have received Medals of Honor.
- The documentary was directed by Tim O'Donnell in 2017.
- The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Not a War Story?
Tim O'Donnell directed the documentary Not a War Story.
What is the main theme of Not a War Story?
Veterans express frustration with Hollywood's portrayal of military experiences, particularly regarding PTSD and heroism.
How long is the documentary Not a War Story?
The documentary has a duration of 90 minutes.
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