Review of Fighting for Life (2008) by Sky S — 26 Mar 2012

As an Air Force medic watching the faces of some I have actually worked with.....I am deeply touched by this movie.

This review of Fighting for Life (2008) was written by Sky S on 26 Mar 2012.

Fighting for Life has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ann Hornaday (1,919) for Washington Post (9,851) on 16 Mar 2012

If Fighting for Life is propaganda, it's the best kind, largely avoiding editorialization and instead focusing on simple human drama…

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 07 Mar 2008

The doctors and nurses who care for America's wounded troops on the battlefield and in hospitals get their due in Fighting for Life…

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By Beth Accomando (509) for KPBS.org (509) on 28 Mar 2008

Sanders provides a rare glimpse into the world of the doctors and nurses tasked with saving lives in difficult circumstances…

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 07 Mar 2008

There are some heartbreaking moments here, from the reactions of recent amputees to the tearful doctors and nurses trying hard to remain professional…

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By Collin M (67) on 19 May 2008

Decent documentary about military physicians and nurses with a focus on the Iraq War…

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By Frederic And Mary Ann Brussat (3,072) for Spirituality and Practice (3,072) on 06 Mar 2008

A salute to the courageous and caring work done by military doctors and nurses in Iraq, Germany, and the United States…

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