I just watched Right America, Feeling Wronged and Body of War. The first was disappointing: I had heard that it was intended to be a somewhat objective doc about McCain supporters/Obama haters, but instead it was just an hourlong partisan piece of propaganda. Propaganda from my side of the fence, but propaganda nevertheless.
Body of War is also propaganda, of course, but I much preferred it. For me, it was grueling less because of its depiction of the paraplegic vet who's its subject than because featured throughout are snippets of speeches in Congress arguing in favor of giving Bush permission to invade Iraq (and a few opposing him--I had forgotten what a hero Byrd was during that whole sorry business) and a running tally of all the "yes" votes. Especially painful was being reminded of all the lies that were told and of how so many senators and representatives spouted the party line verbatim. It woke up the rage and horror I felt at the time. Made for a very uneasy sleep last night, I tell you.
