NORTH WEST PREMIER "Diary oif a Disgraced Soldier"

[John Woj]

NORTH WEST PREMIER "Diary oif a Disgraced Soldier"

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DIARY OF A DISGRACED SOLDIER

In 2004, British soldier Corporal Martin Webster filmed fellow British soldiers beating Iraqi youths during rioting in Al Amarah, Iraq.



It was his commentary that people heard when the film was leaked to the British newspaper, News of the World. The shocking images and commentary caused outrage across the world. The soldiers were arrested, but no charges were ever brought against them. Martin Webster left the Army soon afterwards.



Diary of a Disgraced Soldier follows Martin from the day he leaves the Army as he tries to adapt to a post-military life haunted by that video. He embarks upon his own investigation into the events of Al Amarah, using a prolific creative energy to produce paintings, poetry and music – he also visits his old army mates to get their take on what happened in Iraq.



Along the way his video diaries chart his anger, shame, and depression as he comes to terms with his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and voices his new-found political awareness. His energies culminate with the ‘Voices of War’ concert and an art gallery exhibition, which he hopes will channel his energies positively and mark the start of a new beginning.



Diary of a Disgraced Soldier began as an investigation into one shameful moment, but as the story unravels, turns into a quest to see if Martin can ever leave Al Amarah behind.







WHAT THEY SAID



“…the hands down winner of best film of the festival…not for the faint hearted…”

Little White Lies (Independent Film Magazine)



… as a military mother, I feel the public needs to be exposed to stories about the insidious after-effects of war... I applaud the courage of the filmmakers to bring Martin's story into focus and hope they will be rewarded with many more screening opportunities to come."

Donna Anton - Director, 2009 Cornwall Film Festival - Gool Fylm





LINKS



BBC South West News with video

BBC News report with video

BBC Entertainment report with video