Another Brother

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ANOTHER BROTHER tells the story of my dear friend Clarence Fitch, a Vietnam veteran who struggled to overcome the ravages of war and stand up for peace.Clarence was a black veteran of the Vietnam War who endured – racism, poverty, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. It wasn’t until after Clarence’s death that I first thought about making a documentary about his life. It actually started with my own teenage daughters wanting to understand who Clarence really was. They led me on this journey.

What I learned in the telling of this story was of Clarence’s amazing ability to transform his personal experiences into a rewarding life of political organizing and activism. ANOTHER BROTHER was five years in the making. I built the documentary around video footage and still photography from the organization Vietnam Veterans Against the War, as well as other organizations. Much of the soundtrack consists of Clarence’s own voice from an audio interview conducted by a fellow Vietnam veteran, William Short. Clarence’s wife, mother, sister, daughter and best friend shared stories, most I had never heard, of Clarence’s life’s journey. It’s through their telling of Clarence’s complex and at times contradictory life, that ANOTHER BROTHER was able to tell this important story of a complicated man who matured into a renowned community organizer.

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". . .  a compelling, must see documentary of the Vietnam War period, Black life, and a social commentary that depicts the richness of a hero who never stopped fighting for his country community and people."

 

Job Mashariki,
Black Veterans for Social Justice

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:17:41+00:00

Job Mashariki,
Black Veterans for Social Justice

". . .  a compelling, must see documentary of the Vietnam War period, Black life, and asocial commentary that depicts the richness of a hero who never stopped fighting for his country community and people."
“Excellent Documentary! Engrossing and intelligent look at the life of one man during war and peace.” 

The Star Ledger

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:38:00+00:00

The Star Ledger

“Excellent Documentary! Engrossing and intelligent look at the life of one man during war and peace.” 
"Excellent . . . an engrossing and intelligent documentary . . . Gold manages to capture the man's many facets without oversimplifying any of them."

Matt Zoller Seitz,
The Star-Ledger

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:38:39+00:00

Matt Zoller Seitz,
The Star-Ledger

"Excellent . . . an engrossing and intelligent documentary . . . Gold manages to capture the man's many facets without oversimplifying any of them."
"An invaluable classroom tool for educators to explore the devastating impact of war through the story of one veteran. Crossing several disciplines, it engages, informs and gives students and educators a drive to take action."

Matt Myer,
NYC Alternative HS,
Adult and Continuing Ed Schools and Programs

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:39:28+00:00

Matt Myer,
NYC Alternative HS,
Adult and Continuing Ed Schools and Programs

"An invaluable classroom tool for educators to explore the devastating impact of war through the story of one veteran. Crossing several disciplines, it engages, informs and gives students and educators a drive to take action."
"I salute those who made ANOTHER BROTHER. It's an important documentary about a difficult time in our nation's history and should be seen by the widest possible audience."

Gil Nobel,
Like It Is, ABC-NY

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:42:33+00:00

Gil Nobel,
Like It Is, ABC-NY

"I salute those who made ANOTHER BROTHER. It's an important documentary about a difficult time in our nation's history and should be seen by the widest possible audience."
"What makes ANOTHER BROTHER so powerful is its sharp personal focus and unaffected simplicity."

-John Koch,
The Boston Globe

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:43:12+00:00

-John Koch,
The Boston Globe

"What makes ANOTHER BROTHER so powerful is its sharp personal focus and unaffected simplicity."
"Inspiring documentary which recounts the tale of a Black Vietnam War vet who returned home to Jersey City and somehow managed, even though he was battling heroin addiction and AIDS, to become and anti war activist, high-school mentor and community leader — a Real American hero."

-Time Out New York

Documentary, film
2019-01-12T20:44:02+00:00

-Time Out New York

"Inspiring documentary which recounts the tale of a Black Vietnam War vet who returned home to Jersey City and somehow managed, even though he was battling heroin addiction and AIDS, to become and anti war activist, high-school mentor and community leader — a Real American hero."
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Highlights

  • National PBS Broadcast
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Newark Museum
  • CINE Golden Eagle Award
  • Chicago International Film Festival – Gold Hugo
  • The New York Festivals International Film Festival – World Gold Medal
  • Prized Pieces International Film Competition Community Choice, 1st Place Winner for Public Affairs Documentary
  • Urban World Film Festival
  • The Denver International Film Festival
  • The Vermont International Film Festival
  • The Athens International Film and Video Festival
  • Columbus International Film Festival – Honorable Mention
  • Another Brother on Rikers Island Program

Credits

Director and Producer: Tami Gold
Associate Producer:  Caryn Rogoff and Elena Schwolsky
Researchers: Caryn Rogoff and Tal McThenia
Editors: Beverly Peterson, Kelly Anderson and Gisela Rosario
Original Score: Don Dinicola
Additional Vocals: 

Toshi Reagon

Distributor: 
Third World Newsreel
Year: 1998
Country and Language:  US – English
Color: In color


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