Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements
“An Odyssey of Conscience”
Synopsis
This Academy Award–winning documentary follows Dr. Charlie Clements, a former U.S. Air Force pilot in Vietnam who, disillusioned by the war, abandoned his military career to become a physician. Working behind rebel lines in El Salvador, Clements dedicates himself to treating victims of conflict and advocating for nonviolence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Shaffer
- Original Score
- Hans-Joachim Roedelius
- Original Title
- Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Skylight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Shaffer
Hans-Joachim Roedelius
Deborah Shaffer
David Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Shaffer
Director
David Goodman
Producer
Hans-Joachim Roedelius
Original Music Composer
Deborah Shaffer
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What is Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements about?
This Academy Award–winning documentary follows Dr. Charlie Clements, a former U.S. Air Force pilot in Vietnam who, disillusioned by the war, abandoned his military career to become a physician. Working behind rebel lines in El Salvador, Clements dedicates himself to treating victims of conflict and advocating for nonviolence.
Who directed Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements?
Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements was directed by Deborah Shaffer.
Who stars in Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements?
The principal cast of Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements includes Charlie Clements, Richard Nixon, Terry Savery, Mal Wakin.
When was Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements released and how long is it?
Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements was composed by Hans-Joachim Roedelius.