Steve Metze was a veteran of Desert Storm back in the early 90′s. Several years and one 9/11 later, he got married and his wife got pregnant. Weeks later, he got a call and found out he would be serving in Iraq for (at least) a year. Being a documentary filmmaker and an officer with PR skills, he decided this would be a perfect opportunity.

Regardless of what you think of the war, this documentary will move you. It doesn’t have a political slant, so it’s accessible to everyone, and it’s touching and humorous enough to hold you in its grip until the very end. You won’t leave with a changed opinion of the war, but it will definitely leave you with a fresh perspective about the life of a solider.

http://yearatdanger.com

What is it: an experimental film in high-quality format

What it is about: This film has no plot and no spoken words. It is, however, absolutely brimming with music and imagery that spans the entire planet and covers the entire spiritual and religious spectrum.

Why you need it: Besides being mesmerizing and beautiful, this film helps to remind us that we are all connected and that we’re really not that different from one another. It is one of the best films ever made, without question, and is a gem that simply cannot be missed.

Who made it: Ron Fricke

Where you can get it: Online at any major video seller like Amazon.com or Half.com, or right here…