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201054 minGdocumentary

The Soldier's Tale

201054 minGdocumentary

A soldier shares digital memories from the Iraq War, captured on smartphones and traded among troops like baseball cards.

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A soldier shares digital memories from the Iraq War, captured on smartphones and traded among troops like baseball cards.

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Penny Allendirector

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Sergeant R. meets director Allen on a flight to the U.S., carrying a laptop filled with images captured by soldiers during the Iraq War. These digital memories, often referred to as "war porn," are traded among troops like collectibles. After sending Allen a CD with his photos, the two convene in a motel, where Sergeant R. narrates his experiences of combat before returning to the battlefield. The film runs for 54 minutes and was released in 2010.

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