National Geographic: Arlington - Field of Honor
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Artist: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: National Geographic
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-05-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: G75097
Studio: National Geographic Video
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- Once little more than a potter's field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history. Discover how this revered site came to be, and how it serves as the final resting place for both the famous and obscure, from John F. Kennedy to the Unknown Soldier. Through rare archival footage and captivating, true-life accounts, experience the moving stories of her
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DVD Review: Disappointing depiction of a sacred space
Summary: 3 Stars
"Field of Honor" is a capable though oddly restrained depiction of the history of Arlington National Cemetery and of the ceremonies that take place there. Like other National Geographic films, this one focuses on individuals who work behind the scenes: civilian directors of the ceremonies, soldiers who carefully guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the "Arlington Ladies" who accompany the occasional solitary military widow. The film briefly sketches the cemetery's history, from its genesis as a memorial to George Washington, to its Civil War connection with Robert E. Lee through its selection as the site for John F. Kennedy's grave.
I had expected the film to provide a bit more a kick, and I was surprised at how distant it remained from the emotions evoked by the place. For all of the ceremony accorded to officers and medal winners, the burial of ordinary vets -- especially those who have been cremated -- seemed perfunctory in spite of the somber narration and script to the contrary. The film also missed many teaching opportunities. For instance, the actual mast of the USS Maine towers above the graves of the sailors who were killed in Havana Harbor, but the film did not mention this. Too, the memorial to the Challenger astronauts was ignored as was the simple grave of Robert Kennedy. The footage of the JFK funeral was remarkably listless, which took some doing. The rather detail-free script took a bit of the shine from what should have been an inspiring film. We are told that the moves of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are based on the number 21, but not told in what sense.
The scrupulously-obsessive preparation of the soldiers who guard the Unknowns are performed for a larger purpose: to honor the country's dead. The filmmakers forgot that the larger sense of their work is to educate, entertain and inspire. A disappointment.
Description of National Geographic: Arlington - Field of Honor
Once little more than a potter's field, Arlington National Cemetery has become a national shrine and treasury of American history. Discover how this revered site came to be, and how it serves as the final resting place for both the famous and obscure, from John F. Kennedy to the Unknown Soldier. Through rare archival footage and captivating, true-life accounts, experience the moving stories of heroes and gain a privileged glimpse into the daily activities and official rituals of the dedicated staff. From fallen soldiers and daring explorers to political leaders, the hallowed history of Arlington reveals a powerful portrait of this iconic and venerated landmark.Bestsellers in DVD
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