REVIEW OF FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS

FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS - STORY: A WWII photo taken of American soldiers raising a flag on a Japanese island inspires Americans to conceive of victory, and a war effort fundraiser has the soldiers go around on display as heroes to encourage people to buy war bonds.
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS - MESSAGE: Politicians appeal to lofty ideals in order to raise funds for war.
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS - WIN: Such is the power of aesthetics that it can create an emotional impact when stirring up the passion for freedom and victory over an evil. The raising of the first flag showed a solidarity and unity of people, a symbol of the land of freedom.
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS - LOSE: Seeing the gore of war stirs up uneasiness in the audience. The film promotes war as the solution to saving our freedoms. Shows a person drinking to cope with shame. It ruins the iconic flag-raising photo knowing the truth behind it, but it is interesting to know how it came about.
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS - EFFECT ON ME: I felt a little betrayed by the deception that was necessary to get funds for the war. I reconfirmed my belief of the senseless loss of life in wars. I felt for the soldiers abroad. I felt sad for war victims from any present and distant war.