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Press release - film of Leb. Canadian soldier wins US film festival in Florida
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March 14, 2012 |
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If I Should Fall - Cdn Afghan War Film Wins Best Documentary US premiere Amelia Island Florida "If I Should Fall" The Canadian Afghan War Documentary received best documentary award Sunday night (Feb. 26) at the 4th Annual Amelia Island Film Festival, Florida. During presentation organizers said "If I Should Fall" was the best documentary seen in the four years the festival has been running. Based on the life and death of Ain-Ebel born Lebanese soldier Trooper Marc Diab, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, who was killed by an IED March 8th, 2009. Diab's funeral received national attention in Canada. As have all repatriated Canadian Soldiers. "If I Should Fall" tells the story of Diab's life growing up in Lebanon and Canada, the sacrifice of his family, ad the honour and closeness of the soldiers and the military family. Considered by many to be the most unique film of the Afghan war, "If I Should Fall" found a very receptive and appreciative American audience. Many of whom had their own connections through families who had served in the US forces. In post screening Q&A, consensus of the American audience was "If I Should Fall" is a film that needs to be seen and appreciated in the United States. Amelia Islands was the first US based festival for "If I Should Fall". And first US Best Documentary award recognition. To date, the film has won best documentary in two Canadian festivals. Festival screenings world wide in 2012 TBA. All proceeds of sale of DVD of this film to charity: Military Families Fund. Marc Diab Children's Foundation. |
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Sacrifice, a song from Craig Goodwin
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