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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: A&E EAN: 9780767041010 Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC ISBN: 0767041011 Label: A&E Home Video Languages: Manufacturer: A&E Home Video MPN: AAED70336D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: A&E Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 30, 2001 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: A&E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: June 17, 2001 Editorial Review: Product Description: Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 06/27/2006 Run time: 100 minutes Rating: Nr Amazon.com: The flag-raising atop Mt. Suribachi during the epic World War II battle of Iwo Jima is the focus of this stirring documentary narrated by actor and ex-Marine Gene Hackman. James Bradley, son of one of the flag-raisers and author of the best selling Flags of Our Fathers, relates many of the stories surrounding the men who fought at Iwo Jima, and retired Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, who snapped the classic photograph, also offers his battlefield recollections. Family members of the men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima speaking movingly of the men and what prompted them to enlist in the Marine Corps. The rumors that Rosenthal faked the photograph are debunked, and the enormous symbolism of the Marines raising the flag and what it meant to America after four years of horrific combat is intelligently discussed in this look at how a single moment in American history has assumed legendary significance. --Robert J. McNamara Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Smacks of Being an Infomercial for Flags of Our FathersI'm not sure why a documentary for Joe Rosenthal's photograph of Iwo Jima is so boring but its blatant commericialism is a sign. The show is basically a long running infomercial for Flags of Our Fathers. I find the History Channel and A & E does this a lot. Thank god we have PBS for the American Experience. Rating:  - One of the best WWII videos made.If you read the book, "Flags Of Our Fathers" or saw the movie version, this is a must have video to add to your collection. In fact, I wish everyone could have and view this video. I have shown it to family and friends and everyone that I've shown it to wants their own copies to send to others as well! Rating:  - Heroes of Iwo JimaExcellent detail to a time in our history when our young Marines gave their all to preserve our freedom. This shows why it was said "Uncommon Valor Was a Common Virtue".This deseves 5 stars and not the 2 showing. Rating: - Iwo Jima Should Always Be RememberedI have just finished viewing Heroes Of Iwo Jima and was deeply moved by such an outstanding documentary . I live in Sydney Australia ,down under, and have always shown a great interest in American Service Men with their campaign's during the second world war . This would have to be one of the best scripted and visual viewing I have ever seen . I thoroughly give it five stars (it deserves more ) and every American and Australian home should purchase a copy , for the suffering ... Read More Rating: - War IS Hell!If you doubt that statement just view this "Heroes of Iwo Jima" DVD. Hosted by Gene Hackman, a former Marine, it gives you actual color footage of the actual battle. It is like you are there! The second flag raising on Mt. Suribachi has left an indelible imprint on me since I was a child. I never knew there were actually two flag raisings. The first was celebrated by the entire island and the ships offshore, rallying the troops to carry on. The second, was not even noticed, except by Joe Rosenthal and Hank ... Read More |
