The Pacifist Who Went to War

2002
5.5| 0h52m| en
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This documentary is the story of two Mennonite brothers from Manitoba who were forced to make a decision in 1939, as Canada joined World War II. In the face of 400 years of pacifist tradition, should they now go to war? Ted became a conscientious objector while his brother went into military service. Fifty years later, the town of Winkler dedicates its first war memorial and John begins to share his war experiences with Ted.

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Also starring Margaret Nagle

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ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre
Huievest Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.
ChicDragon It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.
Kamila Bell This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.