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“When you see what goes on in Iraq on a daily basis - more people dying in car bombings - you almost brush it aside after a while. To actually comprehend the human tragedy of these events is overwhelming. We see so many images, but there's always the sense, for Americans, that it's not in our backyard. That's another reason why the war in Bosnia was so fascinating; because it really was in Europe's backyard. It was in Europe. And they didn't do anything about it for years. It took the Americans to end that war, really. That's a shame.”

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Richard Shepard

Richard Shepard, born in 1965, is an accomplished film director from the United States. His works are renowned for their unique perspective and profound themes, earning him both critical acclaim and popularity among audiences. more

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