Review of Least Among Saints (2012) by Deanna C — 18 Oct 2012

As a Vietnam combat veteran, who has worked with returning veterans from our contemporary wars, I believe the movie accurately portrays the deep wounds which beset the returning vet. The great difficulties faced by our veterans in recovery and readjustment to civilian life is complicated by society's general, but not surprising, inability to comprehend the complex and profound damage done to our young warriors.

This movie reaches across that chasm to show that compassion and love are necessary, and offers the same message to the veterans themselves. The somewhat surreal climax is a measure of the bridge of empathy we each need to cross if we are to save our brothers and sisters, and ourselves from an irreversible downward spiral.

Use heart to evaluate and learn from this valuable movie. Roger Backes.