Review of Searching for Home: Coming Back from War (2015) by Craig K — 04 Oct 2015

Twelve years ago we said we support the troops, that we didn't want to make the same mistake we made as a country in Vietnam by spitting (figuratively and literally) on them.

This is the story of the troops. Eric Christiansen weaves together the accounts of soldiers from the Korean War on, male and female, various cultures, etc. He includes their families, friends and allies.

And then he just gets out of the way.

That's the beauty of this film. Don't expect a lot of sexy twists and turns, just appreciate the heart-felt authenticity of it. Christiansen has a way of putting his subjects at ease so they speak straight from the heart (beautiful or ugly, as you may judge) so you walk away with a better understanding of what these folks are going through.

This is the sacrifice they made for this country. In an era where the VA battles for resources and funds, where the Gulf wars have fallen off the collective radar, and where we deal with the real casualties of battle, I'm grateful this film was made, and appreciated seeing it.

Next time I look into the eyes of a veteran I'll have just a little bit more empathy. And empathy is the least we can strive for to support the troops.