Going upriver the long war of John Kerry
(DVD)

Originally released as a documentary motion picture in 2004.

Based on the book "Tour of duty" by Douglas Brinkley.

Special features: theatrical trailer ; director profile ; weblinks.

Producer, Mark Hopkins ; writer, Joseph Dorman ; producer/director, George Butler ; director of photography, Sandi Sissel ; editor, Timothy Squyers, Melody London, Jean Tsien, Kenneth Wachtel ; music, Philip Glass.

Interviews with: John Kerry, Max Cleland, Bob Kerrey.

Take an extraordinary inside look at character and moral leadership during a time of national crisis. Delves into the life of John Kerry and focuses on the key events that made him a national figure and the man he is today. Particular emphasis is placed on his bravery during the Vietnam War and his courageous opposition to the war upon his return. The story of an AMerican generation that came of age in the tumultuous '60s and that has now come to national leadership at the beginning of a new century - when issues of war and morality once again hold center stage.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for disturbing images of war including some language.

DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround.