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GUNNER
PALACE reveals the complex realities of the situation in Iraq not seen on
the nightly news. Told first-hand by our troops, 'Gunner Palace' presents
a thought provoking portrait of a dangerous and chaotic war that is
personal, highly emotional, sometimes disturbing, surprisingly amusing ...
and thoroughly fascinating.
Filmmaker
Michael Tucker, who lived with 2/3 Field Artillery, a.k.a. "The
Gunners" for two months, captures the lives and humanity of these
soldiers whose barracks are the bombed-out pleasure palace of Uday Hussein
(nicknamed Gunner Palace), situated in the heart of the most volatile
section of Baghdad. With total access to all operations and activities,
Tucker's insider footage provides a rare look at the day-to-day lives of
these soldiers on the ground -- whether swimming in Uday's pool and
playing golf on his putting green or executing raids on suspected
terrorists, enduring roadside bombs, mortar attacks, RPGs and snipers.
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