About Wartorn 1861-2010 (HBO)

Wartorn 1861-2010 is a powerful HBO documentary released in 2010. The film explores the often silent and overlooked aspects of warfare: psychological traumas and the impact it inflicts on veterans of various American wars from the Civil War to modern-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The documentary looks into not only the toll of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) on the military personnel but also its effects on their families.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by HBO Documentary Films, highlighting the accounts of American soldiers inflicted with PTSD, a disease that was not recognized by the medical community until 1980. The film combines historical archives, interviews with veterans, their families, and military psychologists to create a narrative that observes the impact of war beyond the battlefield.

Actors

As a documentary film, Wartorn 1861-2010 involves real people sharing their experiences rather than actors performing. Hence, the "characters" are former military personnel themselves telling their stories and medical professionals:

• Jon Alpert: The filmmaker who co-directed the documentary also participated in the interviews and guided conversations.
• Ellen Goosenberg Kent: Co-director of the film.
• James Gandolfini: The Executive Producer of the film also conducted some interviews.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary addresses PTSD before it was officially recognized as a medical condition; tracing back to the Civil War where it got referred to as 'Irritable Heart' or 'Soldier's Heart.'
• James Gandolfini, best known for his role as Tony Soprano on HBO's The Sopranos, was deeply involved in the making of the documentary and conducted several interviews himself.

Awards

There are no known significant awards associated with Wartorn 1861-2010.

Quotes

As a raw exploration of PTSD and its effects on veterans, Wartorn 1861-2010 is filled with poignant remarks and profound insights by the individuals interviewed. However, resulting from it being a documentary, it lacks standalone quotes as the conversations are deeply intertwined in their respective contexts.

Music, Soundtrack

While the film does utilize background music to underscore the emotional narratives, there are no specific soundtracks or named music pieces associated with the film. Please note that due to the wide range of available information, all data might not be entirely accurate or exhaustive.