The Peace Patriots

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The Peace Patriots
The Peace Patriots (2005) poster.jpg
Promotional release poster
Directed by Robbie Leppzer
Narrated by Janeane Garofalo
Music byJohn Sheldon
Production
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Turning Tide Productions
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Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Peace Patriots is a 2005 American documentary film directed by Robbie Leppzer about opposition to the Iraq War. Narrated by actress Janeane Garofalo, the film follows students, teachers, clergy, and veterans in Massachusetts as they protest against the US government's 2003 invasion of Iraq, the first stage of the Iraq War. [1]

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In addition to original music composed by John Sheldon, The Peace Patriots features music by Billy Bragg, Jonatha Brooke, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, Stephan Smith, and Saul Williams. [2] [3] A work-in-progress version of the film was screened on September 27, 2004, at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts. [4] The finished film premiered on September 22, 2005, at the Calvin Theater in Northampton. [5]

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References

  1. "The Peace Patriots". Turning Tide Productions. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. Mellen 2005, p.  C2.
  3. "GCC presents 'The Peace Patriots' Thursday, Nov. 3". The Recorder . Greenfield, Massachusetts. November 3, 2005. p. 3. Retrieved February 7, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Director discussion at film 'The Peace Patriots'". The Recorder . Greenfield, Massachusetts. September 27, 2004. p. 16. Retrieved February 7, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  5. Mellen 2005, p.  C1.

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