Dance, documentary, and drama. All converge in “Parables of War” in a meditation exploring the timeless question: can civilization bind the wounds of war?Â
Using MacArthur “Genius” choreographer Liz Lerman’s, theatrical performance piece “Healing Wars” as a point of departure “Parables” witnesses the journey of three men who are, in one way or another, all casualties of war: Bill Pullman, the actor; Keith Thompson, the dancer; and Josh Bleill, the former Marine.Â
Transcending performance, “Parables” explores the intricate nexus that exists between art and artist, between representation and personal narrative, and between historical truth and contemporary experience.Â
Ultimately, what is laid bare is the struggle of the wounded and their healers that expresses itself both in art as in life itself.
 Parables of War: Awards and Accolades
- Peter C Rollins Award for Best Documentary Film in Popular and American Culture, 2016
- International Atlas Award for Best Documentary Short Film, 2016
- Gold Award – California Film Awards, 2015
- Platinum Award Winner – Oregon International Film Awards, 2015
- Best Documentary Short Film –  Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Award, 2015
- Nominee – Los Angeles Film Review, Best Documentary Short 2015
- Gold Award Winner  – International Independent Film Awards, 2015
Resources
- Film’s distribution page, Gravitas Ventures
- Parables of War Facebook page
- Documentary Center’s Parables of War homepage
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