(c) 2008 One Tree Films
The world is increasingly becoming a dangerous place. The only viable solution when all is said and done is to move to protect ourselves from the hostile international situation.
Right?
Soldiers of Peace suggests a radical alternative to this stereotype. Several remarkable examples show that people can learn to solve their problems with conversation and tolerance as opposed to war. This, the film says, is something essential that we need to learn sooner rather than later.
This film addresses some key themes with war. Why do people go to war? Is war actually helpful? Instead of the negative cycle of violence, the power of conversation is advocated.
One memorable story highlighted in the film was of Pat Magee, a former IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomber. He was convicted of planting and deploying a bomb in a hotel in Brighton England. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet were staying in the hotel on October 12, 1984 when the bomb exploded. Five people were killed. One of the victims (who lost her father in the blast) met with Magee after he was released from prison. They have met over three dozen times because they both believe their meetings are helping them cope with what has happened.
This movie isn't for everyone. It can drag on at times. But it does present a unique and positive view of world conflict and shows how people are finding less harmful ways to address it.
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