Calling all Southern Iraq War Veterans!

[Ava]

I'm beginning a documentary on the Iraq war, it's Veterans, and the effects of the war on the troops when returning home. I would like to interview Veterans from the Iraq war and talk with them about why they joined the military, what were their thoughts about the Iraq war before they went, and if those opinions changed after returning from the war. My goal is to show the war, what inspires Americans to enlist, and how their views might change or evolve after joining by letting Veterans tell their own stories. We are looking to interview Iraq Veterans from the South since we are located in Alabama. We can film in the following states: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky. If you are an Iraq war Veteran in any of these states and are interested in doing an interview please contact me.

- Ava Lowery
(334) 524 - 6193
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.peacetakescourage.com

[babylonsister]

1. Ava, I just posted this. Maybe someone is a vet, and they stated

they're available for interviews. Might be worth checking out. Good luck!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=641496&mesg_id=641496

[CrazyOrangeCat]

2. K&R

[hwmnbn]

3. Ava, I see you are finally starting your film....

Good luck and here's hoping you much success. I'm sure it will be brilliant. The filmaker is creative and the subject is compelling.

I can hardly wait!!

[Uncle Joe]

4. Good luck with this Ava,

I hope you do well.

Kicked and recommended

[unhappycamper]

5. I'd suggest you contact the VFP & IVAW.

VFP Webmaster email: [email protected]

IVAW email: [email protected] or [email protected]

If you're really feeling ambitious, here's the VFP chapter contact list: http://veteransforpeace.net/chapter_contacts.htm


I can arrange an interview with Carlos and Mel Arrendondo, but they're in Boston. Carlos has appeared at many rallies across the country and Democracy Now! These are two of my favorite people.

Peace,
uhc

p.s. Boston is really pretty in the spring.

[Ava]

6. I know Carlos from visits to camp casey and speaking with him

he is someone i'll be contacting if i can manage to swing the costs to get there ;)

[hwmnbn]

7. another kick for Ava......nt

[Hissyspit]

8. .

[Rhiannon12866]

9. K&R for Ava! Another amazing project!

We'll be looking forward to hearing more about this, my friend!:hi:

[Breeze54]

10. I strongly suggest you contact:

http://www.mfso.org/ Military Families Speak Out

[Ava]

11. yeah i've contacted them along with ivaw, iava, and few other organizations

:hi:

[Breeze54]

13. Hey there Ava!

Did they offer to send out an e-mail alert to all the members?
They send them to me all the time, about reporters looking for interviews.

You're a busy girl! Good for you! Nice website, btw! ;)

:hi:

[Ava]

15. thanks!

they did forward it on to a few folks :hi:

[AllegroRondo]

12. I was in for the first Iraq war, but got out just before the second

But I'll email some of my friends who are still in, and see if they are interested.

[Ava]

17. thanks

:hi:

[RubyDuby in GA]

14. Hi Ava

I passed this info along to a friend of mine who was one of the very first Marines to go into Baghdad in 2003. He lives in Alabama so it wouldn't be too difficult for him to get together with you. I hope he contacts you soon!

:)

[Ava]

16. thanks, i appreciate that

hope to hear from him!

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