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War Heroes - Section 60 Arlington Cemetery

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Last broadcast on Thu, 12 Nov 2009, 00:35 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Documentary focusing on Section 60 of the historic Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia - the 'saddest acre in America' - where US service men and women from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts are buried.

An intimate look at the impact of lives lost too soon, the film bears witness to the rituals and traditions of the family and friends who come from around the country to visit the graves.

Credits

Director
Jon Alpert
Director
Matthew O'Neill
Producer
Jon Alpert
Producer
Matthew O'Neill

Broadcasts

  1. Mon 9 Nov 2009
    22:00
  2. Thu 12 Nov 2009
    00:35

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Duration

60 minutes

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