The Peace Patriots Explained

The Peace Patriots
Director:Robbie Leppzer
Narrator:Janeane Garofalo
Music:John Sheldon
Studio:Turning Tide Productions
Runtime:78 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Peace Patriots is a 2005 American documentary film directed by Robbie Leppzer about opposition to the Iraq War. Narrated by actress Janeane Garofalo, the film follows students, teachers, clergy, and veterans in Massachusetts as they protest against the US government's 2003 invasion of Iraq, the first stage of the Iraq War.[1]

In addition to original music composed by John Sheldon, The Peace Patriots features music by Billy Bragg, Jonatha Brooke, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, Stephan Smith, and Saul Williams.[2] A work-in-progress version of the film was screened on September 27, 2004, at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts.[3] The finished film premiered on September 22, 2005, at the Calvin Theater in Northampton.

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  1. Web site: The Peace Patriots. Turning Tide Productions. February 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208021145/https://www.turningtide.com/the-peace-patriots. February 8, 2024. live.
  2. News: November 3, 2005. GCC presents 'The Peace Patriots' Thursday, Nov. 3. The Recorder. Greenfield, Massachusetts. 3. February 7, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: September 27, 2004. Director discussion at film 'The Peace Patriots'. The Recorder. Greenfield, Massachusetts. 16. February 7, 2024. Newspapers.com.