Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience

Name: Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-02-09
Rating: 6.6

Documentary1h 21m

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55%

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6.6

TMDB

Storyline

A unique documentary about troops' experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, based on writings by soldiers, Marines, and air men.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorRichard Robbins

ReleasedFeb 9, 2007

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

6 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“America at a Crossroads collects the thoughts and experiences of soldiers on the front lines to harrowing effect.”

90% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Caryn James

RTNew York TimesNov 30, 2017

Richard E. Robbins's straightforward Operation Homecoming has enlightening moments as it presents writing by American soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mark Olsen

RTLos Angeles TimesApr 9, 2007

Operation Homecoming never quite captures anything so poignant or precise, rather falling into seemingly endless variations of 'war is hell.'

Frank Scheck

RTThe Hollywood ReporterFeb 26, 2007

It provides an illuminating portrait of the mind-set of those men and women serving overseas.

Felix Vasquez Jr.

RTCinema CrazedFeb 23, 2008

Robbins war documentary is for the spectator to come to terms with what's occurring on the battle field and it gives a wonderful impartial view of the current war...