The Netherlands 2011, 55/78 min, HDA Zeppers Film & TV Production
by Simone de Vries
REQUEST A SCREENING Beer is Cheaper Than Therapy
‘I'm 22 years old and I must have killed 30 people. The same thing that you were given badges for, over in Irak, you would be considered a serial killer over here. That's a very weird thought to have running around in your head when it's dark, going to sleep or late at night.’There is no place for doubt, sadness and fear in the American army. Back home, many soldiers struggle with these feelings. Beer is Cheaper Than Therapy portrays what goes on behind the facade of heroism and the 'John Wayne mentality'.
IDFA (Dutch competition), Vancouver, Santa Cruz, Human Rights Arts & Film Festival Melbourne