Based on Yvonne Latty's book of interviews with actual Iraq War soldiers, IN CONFLICT is a searing portrait of veterans speaking out on duty, loss, and the fight to stay alive amid one of the most controversial conflicts in modern American history. Through a series of heartbreaking monologues which allow each soldier to speak in his/her own haunting, conflicted words, IN CONFLICT presents a portrait of the modern American soldier that leaves audiences stirred, impassioned, and incredibly grateful.
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A film by Warren Bass
Based on the play adapted and directed by Douglas C. Wager
From Yvonne Latty’s book In Conflict: Iraq War Veterans Speak Out on Duty,
Loss and the Fight to Stay Alive.
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IN CONFLICT has been hailed as "a powerful drama that leaves you deeply shaken and strangely proud" (Philadelphia Weekly), and The Philadelphia Inquirer says "there are many triumphs in the piece," including its "uniformly excellent [cast]" who have worked closely with the candid and often heart-tugging audiotape conversations that Latty recorded during her interview process. In many cases, the actors have spoken directly with the real-life veterans they are portraying on stage, bringing an astonishing sense of truth and intimacy to the proceedings.
IN CONFLICT with a full color picture is prominently featured in this recent New York Times article. Click here to read the review.
IN CONFLICT had its world premiere on October 3, 2007 at Randall Theater at Temple University under the direction of Douglas C. Wager, and played the renowned Long Wharf Theatre on January 22, 2008. Next, it is scheduled to play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (August 2008), the Philadelphia Fringe Festival (September 2008), and then Off-Broadway as the opening production of The Culture Project's 2008-2009 Season.
Scott Braun at sbraun@temple.edu or 215-204-1334. Thank you.