Star Spangled Blues


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Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison

Through memoir, archival footage and a distinct American beat, Star Spangled Blues asks the hard question of why we fight war. Gita Saedi, an Iranian-American, weaves a narrative telling her story of a once pacifist cousin serving in Iraq; of the rise and fall of two empires that span centuries; and of optimistic hope through her son and the next generation. The 8-minute essay film contemplates family, peace, war, freedom and American values. The film was made as part of the International Documentary Challenge, a timed filmmaking competition in March of 2006.

Star Spangled Blues is included on the 2-DVD set for the film, Brave New West.

Original Music by
Ned Mudd

still goes here The rock & roll tune Star Spangled Blues was originally written and recorded by Ned Mudd and released on his CD Fine Time in America. During the first couple of days of the filmmaking competition, Mudd recorded several acoustic versions based on the theme of the original recording. The acoustic score became the base music for the film. The original recording is also included in the film. The provocative political lyrics, combined with the "all-American" musical style of Star Spangled Blues, made it a perfect fit for Saedi's essay about what it means to be an Iranian-American while our country is at war in the Middle East.

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"Star Spangled Blues"
Originally released on the CD, Fine Time in America.