Last Letters Home
“They gave their lives, we honor their words.”
Synopsis
Ten families read letters from their loved ones killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in this powerful and moving HBO documentary by Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bill Couturie (Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam). Photos of the soldiers in military and civilian life are shown as family members read the final correspondence received from Iraq and share their thoughts and memories about the fallen troops and the realities of war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Couturié
- Original Score
- Todd Boekelheide
- Original Title
- Last Letters Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Life Books, The New York Times
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Couturié
Todd Boekelheide
Michael Chin
Bill Weber
Bill Couturié, Jane Bornemeier, John Hoffman, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Couturié
Director
Bill Couturié
Producer
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Todd Boekelheide
Original Music Composer
Bill Weber
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Letters Home
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What is Last Letters Home about?
Ten families read letters from their loved ones killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in this powerful and moving HBO documentary by Oscar and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bill Couturie (Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam). Photos of the soldiers in military and civilian life are shown as family members read the final correspondence received from Iraq and share their thoughts and memories about the fallen troops and the realities of war.
Who directed Last Letters Home?
Last Letters Home was directed by Bill Couturié.
Who stars in Last Letters Home?
The principal cast of Last Letters Home includes Lloyd Byers, Mary Byers, Mary Ann Cowherd, Sarah Cowherd, Melissa Givens.
When was Last Letters Home released and how long is it?
Last Letters Home was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Letters Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Letters Home was composed by Todd Boekelheide.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Letters Home?
Last Letters Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).