Seven minutes to question everything you think war heroes feel.
In 1991, John Heroux served in Operation Desert Storm, piloting one of forty F16 Fighter Planes sent in to target large manufacturing facilities deep inside Iraq. Looking back on these missions, John explains that pilots, himself included, felt no pride at causing destruction, but did have pride in serving their country and completing their tasks. This is his story.
Acting
Heroux's unscripted pauses say more than any script could.
Direction
Washburn lets silence do the heavy lifting.
Director
David Washburn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Washburn made this as part of a veteran oral history project, shooting on zero budget over a single afternoon.
Released during the 'Thank You For Your Service' era, this quietly subverted the era's obligatory military hero worship.
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