Docs With Soundtracks – Part 3
This is part three in our month long series highlighting some popular docs and soundtracks in our collection. Check out the the whole series for more recommendations.
“Body of War”
Movie DVD – Music CD
Follows veteran Tomas Young as he tries to resettle into life at home after an injury from the Iraq war. Soundtrack features many rock musicians like Eddie Vedder and Bruce Springsteen.
“Harlan County USA”
Movie DVD – Music CD
Examines a coal mining strike in Harlan County Kentucky in 1973. The soundtrack, which came out in 2006, has a wide range of bluegrass music, including artists like Hazel Dickens and Johnson Mountain Boys.
Director Alex Glibney gives an overview of writer Hunter S. Thompson’s life. Soundtrack features many influential bands from Thompson’s life like Bob Dylan and Jefferson Airplane.
“The War”
Movie DVD – Music CD
Ken Burns directs an examination of World War II in seven parts. In addition to the main soundtrack, there also are separate cds for sentimental hits, dance hits and classical music from the era.
