Iraq, Paper, Scissors is a full length documentary in the making by filmmaker Sara Nesson. The film documents the Combat Paper Project initiated by Green Door Studio in Vermont where young US vets destroyed their uniforms, beat them to a pulp and transformed them into paper used for handmade books, screenprints, pulp prints and various other works of art.
Some words from the Combat Paper Project site:
Through ongoing participation in the papermaking process, combat papermakers are attempting to progress from creating works specific to their military experiences to expressing a broader vision on militarism and society. The work reflects both the anger of the past and hope for the future. Through this collaboration between civilians and veterans, a much-needed conversation is generated regarding our responsibilities to the returned veteran and an understanding of the dehumanizing effects of warfare.
You can also check out the trailer on YouTube.
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Thanks for this, Kevin. This project has crossed my radar a few times over the last year, but until your post I hadn’t explored the website, which has a lot of very interesting info.
I especially appreciate the videos, and look forward to the completed documentary. I expect the completed film will spend some time with the individual participants; the personal narratives will humanize the project…