The good war and those who refused to fight it the story of World War II conscientious objectors
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Published
[Alexandria, VA?] : [New York? : PBS ; First Run Features?, 2011].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (200 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
720229914604

Notes

General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released in 2000.
General Note
Special features: interviews ; poetry by William Stafford ; WWII poster gallery ; vintage US government film ; web and DVD-ROM features (extensive documents, links to non-violence, draft, counter-recruitment and millitary resources).
General Note
Includes the "Coonscientious objector handbook."
General Note
"Running time: 200:00."
Participants/Performers
Narrator: Ed Asner.
Description
This is a previously ignored chapter of WWII, the American conscientious objectors who refused to fight. These men loved their country but, based on both ethical and religious beliefs, could not bring themselves to kill another.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD ; NTSC ; fullscreen.
Awards
John E. O'Conner film of the year award, American Historical Association; Erik Barnouw film of the year award, Organization of American Historians; Best documentary, Ojai Film Festival; Special judges' award, Moab Film Festival.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ehrlich, J., Tejada-Flores, R., & Asner, E. (2011). The good war and those who refused to fight it: the story of World War II conscientious objectors . PBS ; First Run Features?.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ehrlich, Judith, Rick. Tejada-Flores and Edward. Asner. 2011. The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It: The Story of World War II Conscientious Objectors. PBS ; First Run Features?.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ehrlich, Judith, Rick. Tejada-Flores and Edward. Asner. The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It: The Story of World War II Conscientious Objectors PBS ; First Run Features?, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ehrlich, Judith., Rick Tejada-Flores, and Edward Asner. The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It: The Story of World War II Conscientious Objectors PBS ; First Run Features?, 2011.

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