Brats: Our Journey Home

2006
1h 30m

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9.0/10

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U.S. military BRATS share intimate memories about their unique childhoods - growing up on military bases around the world, then struggling to fit into an America lifestyle with which they have little in common. Narrated and featuring songs by Kris Kristo

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American military "brats" of all ethnicities share intimate memories about their strange, but interesting childhoods - growing up on military bases around the world, then struggling to fit i... Read allAmerican military "brats" of all ethnicities share intimate memories about their strange, but interesting childhoods - growing up on military bases around the world, then struggling to fit into an America with which they have little in common, but for whom they sacrificed their y... Read allAmerican military "brats" of all ethnicities share intimate memories about their strange, but interesting childhoods - growing up on military bases around the world, then struggling to fit into an America with which they have little in common, but for whom they sacrificed their youths. Narrated by Kris Kristofferson. Featuring songs by Kris Kristofferson, interviews w... Read all

Director
- Donna Musil
Writer
- Donna Musil
Stars
- Kris Kristofferson
- Norman Schwarzkopf

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IMDb RATING

9.0/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Donna Musil
Writer
- Donna Musil
Stars
- Kris Kristofferson
- Norman Schwarzkopf

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Kris Kristofferson

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Norman Schwarzkopf

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Director
- Donna Musil
Writer
- Donna Musil
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10tlfromva

Insightful and revealing

What's the toughest question that you are routinely asked by new acquaintances? If you're a military brat, it's probably, "Where are you from?" For us, it's a loaded question and understanding our unique life experience, where we've been, and provides insight into who we are. In my life, with moving from base to base every 2-1/2 to 3 years, and living in two homes (off- and on-base for each station) in that span of time, with going to 18 different schools through high school, with making and breaking friendships every time we moved... it's made a big difference. If you're a military brat, you understand. If you're a military brat, this may be a film worth watching as it may give you insight into who you are and WHY.

10tonis-6

No Roots

As an Air Force BRAT, I experienced the best and worst of military life. My life was strict and structured. I dared not make waves because this would affect Dad's next promotion and career. Shifting from school to school turned me into a shy, insecure person. Friends, home, and life seemed temporary--only worth living for two or three years (until the next move). We, the military brats, were often considered outcasts. Thank you, Donna Musil, for putting together a tremendously moving documentary. The interviews, film clips, home photos, all enlighten the audience about our plight. I understand now that I am not LOST or ALONE.

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Soundtracks
Jesse Jackson
Written by Kris Kristofferson
Performed by Kris Kristofferson
Courtesy of Jody Ray Publishing and Universal Music Enterprises