| Description |
1 online resource (29 min.) : sound, color |
| Summary |
One man's journey of conscience from Vietnam to El Salvador, Witness to War is the Academy Award winning story of Dr. Charlie Clements who was a pilot in Vietnam until he refused further combat missions. Stripped of his military identity, Charlie Clements dedicated his life to non-violence and healing, ultimately tending to the wounded behind rebel lines in El Salvador. A personal testament to the enduring tragedy of war as relevant in our times as it was then, this new edition includes a soul-searching return to El Salvador with Dr. Clements |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (New Day Films, viewed on Sept. 13, 2011) |
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Originally released in 1984 |
| Credits |
Director, Deborah Shaffer ; producer, David Goodman ; camera, Tom Sigel, Sandi Sissel ; editor, Deborah Shaffer ; production company, Skylight Pictures |
| Notes |
In English with some Spanish dialogue with English subtitles |
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Age group: NR - Ages 15 - adult Suggested |
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Academy Awards, 1986: Best documentary short |
| Subject |
Clements, Charles
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| SUBJECT |
Clements, Charles fast |
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Physicians -- United States -- Biography
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El Salvador-Honduras Conflict, 1969 -- Personal narratives, American
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American
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Physicians
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El Salvador -- History -- Civil War, 1979-1992.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041474
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El Salvador
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United States
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documentary film.
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Feature films
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Biographies
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Documentary films
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History
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Nonfiction films
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Personal narratives
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Short films
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Short films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Short films.
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Feature films.
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Documentary
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Documentaires.
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Films autres que de fiction.
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Courts métrages.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Goodman, David
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Shaffer, Deborah
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Skylight Pictures (Firm)
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American Friends Service Committee.
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OverDrive, Inc.
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