Standout at the 2003 Newport Beach Film Fest

The standout drama and clear audience favorite of its program at the 2003 Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport Beach, CA in early April.  A stunning and timely effort by emerging filmmaker Kevin Shahinian and veteran actor Robert Pierce.  Ambitious and effectively executed.  A wonderful film.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The mystery genre features the investigation and solving of a puzzle, typically a crime or an enigmatic event. Mysteries are known for their suspenseful narratives, intricate plots, and the challenge they present to readers or viewers to piece together clues and solve the central mystery alongside the characters.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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The war genre features armed conflicts, both historical and fictional, and the experiences of individuals and groups involved in warfare. This genre explores the physical, emotional, and moral challenges faced by soldiers, civilians, and others affected by war.

Unable to repress the memory of battlefield horror, a World War II veteran embarks on a journey for redemption, to find and honor a fellow soldier whose act of compassion during the war proved what it truly means to be an American.

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