Joseph (Josef) Holbrooke



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Going Upriver - The Long War of John Kerry

starring: John Kerry, David Alston, Dan Barbiero, Douglas Brinkley, Harvey Bundy
directed by: George Butler

DVD : Going Upriver - The Long War of John Kerry

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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780794205393
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0794205399
Label: Non Fiction Films
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Non Fiction Films
MPN: DNFF9000D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Non Fiction Films
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 19, 2004
Running Time: 87 minutes
Studio: Non Fiction Films
Theatrical Release Date: 2004




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Editorial Review:

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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry begins by juxtaposing beautiful images of Vietnam with horrific images of the Vietnam War. But though its depiction of the war is vivid--and the accounts of 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry's heroism, told by the men who served with him, are plain and free of hyperbole--it's his actions after he came back to the U.S. that stand out in this documentary. Kerry's involvement with Vietnam Veterans Against the War, for whom he became an inadvertent but eloquent spokesperson, required as much courage as facing the Viet Cong. Going Upriver gives a clear sense of the emotional and social pressures of the anti-war protests, where speaking one's mind became as powerful as firing a gun. Going Upriver's emphasis on post-war activity makes it an excellent complement to the documentary Brothers in Arms, which focuses on Kerry's swift-boat experiences in Vietnam. Though Going Upriver suffers from some soundbites that seem too tailor-made for Kerry's presidential campaign, it doesn't make other veterans feel like political props, as Brothers in Arms started to do towards the end. --Bret Fetzer

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Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry is an extraordinary inside look at a politician, where he has come from, and how these roots have driven him forward in his public life. As a Vietnam War hero and subsequent activist, his story is a worthy subject for an important film about a defining era in America's past, and how it influenced a man and his dedication to the democratic process. This is, therefore, also the story of an American generation that came of age in the war-torn sixties, and has now come to prominence at the beginning of this century-when issues of war, and their historic resonance for a new generation of leaders, hold center stage. Acclaimed director George Butler has known Senator Kerry since 1964 and in 1969 began photographing him, in an effort to document his life and career. Using his unique collection of images, the film weaves together Butler's photography with archival materia, interviews with Kerry's closest associates as well as contemporary footage of him at home and abroad. As with his films Pumping Iron and The Endurance, the filmmaker prove himself as a master at portraying American men affected by and effective history.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - I didn't vote Kerry; I loved this DVD!
I'm serious. I am one of those morons who used to go around, circa 2003-04, saying "Kerry is scary-don't vote for him!"
No, honestly, those were my neighbors. I simply don't like politics; thus, I made fun of them all. Bush probably got it the worst, but not because I am liberal; I am not.
I was handed a copy of this in school by a friend, and I didn't want it at first. He said, "no, take it--it'll be great for your essay on Vietnam." Reluctantly, I took it.
Glad I did. He hasn't ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Context is important.
Like many people I saw the video-bytes of John Kerry throwing his medals away and testifying before congress, and they gave me a vary unfavorible impression of John Kerry.

This documentary puts those events in context, so by the time it was over I had a much needed education on the backstory, the events that occured before the sound and video bytes that were played over and over during the 2004 presidential compaign.

I know the point of this documentary was to glorify John ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Popular among US soldiers in Iraq
It's interesting how those who pose as being supporters of the US military and the troops had no problem with assassinating the character of John Kerry, who was actually in Vietnam while Bush drank beers in Alabama. I don't doubt that the medals many US soldiers receive are of dubious value, but riding a boat through Vietnam during the US invasion is deserving of some respect in and of itself. After viewing this excellent documentary, I came away with an even higher regard for Kerry and those he experienced ... Read More



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - So untrue and sad
The Kerry's are so ashamed of being Jewish that they changed their whole way of life for greed, politics and power. A more important question would be - how come with all her billions Johns' second wife can look sooooo dumpy during that fatal presidential campaign.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - John Kerry's Tour of Duty
This documentary is dedicated to the Vietnam War era and the role U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate John Kerry played during his time in battle and his time as a peace activist. Kerry's early life at Yale, his time spent manning swift boats in Vietnam, and his post- war stint as an anti- war activist are covered in this film. The viewer is taken to the rivers of Vietnam and back to the USA to witness war protests from the 1970's as Kerry takes the lead in speaking out against what he feels is an unethical ... Read More

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Born: 5 July 1878 — Croydon — England
Died: 5 August 1958 — London — England
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