Soldiers of Conscience

Historic City News has learned that local resident, Kevin O’Brien, who worked as Director of Photography on the film “Soldiers of Conscience” is finally getting to see his film aired.

O’Brien says, “I worked on [the film] for 2 years” and he is excited that Soldiers of Conscience is finally airing.

“Being Director of Photography on this film was a unique and profound experience.” according to O’Brien.

The film is scheduled to be broadcast Thursday, October 16th at 9:00 P.M. on the PBS series “POV”.

Most notably, Soldiers of Conscience has won the following awards:

Best Documentary | Salem Film Festival (2008)
Finalist – Best Documentary | Denver Film Festival (2007)Best Film – Conflict and Resolution Category | Hamptons International Film Festival (2007)Best Documentary | Rhode Island International Film Festival (2007)
Best Documentary | Foyle Film Festival, Northern Ireland (2007)

Co-producer-directors Catherine Ryan and Gary Weimberg have been making award-winning documentaries for over 20 years.

Their films, and films they have worked on, have won national Emmy Awards, were nominated for Academy Awards; and have been seen and won “best of” awards in festivals around the world.