"It's important right now for the public to be part of the greater story about whether or not the US should be going to war. The press coverage of the anti-war movement often shows a very limited, predictable, and stereotyped cross section of those involved."

"The public requires a more intimate portrayal of those who demonstrate, one that portrays the thought process and humanity inherent in their perspective. These portraits put a face on opinions, and that makes their voices harder to deny."

The Day War Started

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