Raised to be Heroes
by zoss in right, politika
A few days ago, I watched–on some local channel–an interview with Jack Silberman, the director of the documentary Raised to be Heroes, produced by the National Film Board of Canada:
They will fight for their country, they will die for their country, but not in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. And although they act on conscience, they pay a steep personal price. Featuring haunting accounts from the front lines, Raised to Be Heroes introduces the latest generation of Israeli soldiers to selectively object to military operations undertaken by their country.I haven’t seen the film yet (I’m keeping an ear out for it) but from what clips I’ve seen, and the interview, I’ve extrapolated this: Despite the specific story that the film tells, the message is broadly applicable; This is but one instance of the fight against indoctrination; It’s a call for the personal examination and, if necessary, re-evaluation, of instilled doctrines that conflict with moral principles.
We’ve got some homework to do.
