The content of each journal is so entertaining and compelling that, if one didn't know better, a viewer might assume The Corporal's Diary was yet another faux documentary about the war told from the perspective of a fictional serviceman.
The Corporal's Diary (2008)
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Theatrical Release:Sep 26, 2008 Limited
Synopsis: Jonathan Santos, 22, documented his 37 days in Iraq on video and in writing; never knowing that day 38 would be his last. From high explosives to clandestine home brew, his video footage and... Jonathan Santos, 22, documented his 37 days in Iraq on video and in writing; never knowing that day 38 would be his last. From high explosives to clandestine home brew, his video footage and witty narrative combine personal musings on life, death, and the future he imagined but would never see. His charming buddy, Matthew, who barely survived, brings the war home. Through Jonathan’s handwritten words and videotape, the film tells a personal and profound story. --© Official Site [More]
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Oct 28, 2008
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