"Off to War" is a great documentary following a National Guard Unit through their tour in Iraq. They went into the war not knowing what to expect, and they are coming out of it experiencing the unexpected.
What sets "Off to War" different from other Iraq war documentaries is the self told thoughts and stories of these men. Instead of the narrator explaining to the viewer what's happening, they allow the soldiers to do it themselves. Which allows a non-biased, first person account, of what's happening to these men. And an earlier comment thought this show was "biased and exploited" the men who are fighting. Well that's simply not true. This show covers men who are both against the war, and for the war. And speaking of which, it's interesting to see people's perspective on the war change throughout their tour of duty.
Another plus for "Off to War" is the addition of the home front. And how the wives, children, parents, and siblings have to deal with their loved ones being over seas.
So, in my humble opinion; "Off to War" is the closest you're going to get to experiencing a tour of duty in Iraq without actually serving. In fact, "Gunner's Palace" couldn't hold a candle to "Off to War". I have several family members in Iraq and they hold this show in high regards.
What sets "Off to War" different from other Iraq war documentaries is the self told thoughts and stories of these men. Instead of the narrator explaining to the viewer what's happening, they allow the soldiers to do it themselves. Which allows a non-biased, first person account, of what's happening to these men. And an earlier comment thought this show was "biased and exploited" the men who are fighting. Well that's simply not true. This show covers men who are both against the war, and for the war. And speaking of which, it's interesting to see people's perspective on the war change throughout their tour of duty.
Another plus for "Off to War" is the addition of the home front. And how the wives, children, parents, and siblings have to deal with their loved ones being over seas.
So, in my humble opinion; "Off to War" is the closest you're going to get to experiencing a tour of duty in Iraq without actually serving. In fact, "Gunner's Palace" couldn't hold a candle to "Off to War". I have several family members in Iraq and they hold this show in high regards.