Laconia Library Screening documentary shot by New Hampshire Guardsmen

“The War Tapes” is a unique documentary recorded by three soldiers in the New Hampshire Army National Guard during their one year deployment in Iraq. The film will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. in Laconia Rotary Hall at the Public Library.

Straight from the front lines in Iraq, “The War Tapes” is the first war movie filmed by soldiers themselves. These soldiers bypassed Pentagon-supervised media to share their experience like never before. Funnier, spicier, and more gut wrenching than news reports, this is Operation Iraqi Freedom as filmed by Sergeant Steve Pink, Sergeant Zack Bazzi and Specialist Mike Moriarty. Steve is a wisecracking carpenter who aspires to be a writer. Zack is a Lebanese-American university student who loves to travel and is fluent in Arabic. Mike is a father who seeks honor and redemption. Each leaves a woman behind - a girlfriend, a mother and a wife. Through their candid footage, these men open their hearts and take viewers on an unforgettable journey, capturing camaraderie and humor along with the brutal and terrifying experiences they face. These soldiers got the story that 2,700 embedded reporters never could.

This film is not rated and is 97 minutes. Admission is free. For more information, call 524-4775 x11.