Deserter
Originally released in 2007. Deserter is a documentary film. directed by Rick Rowley. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Deserter follows Ryan Johnson and his wife Jen during their flight from the Central Valley of California to Toronto, Canada. Johnson deserted the American army after hearing that he was going to be deployed to Iraq, despite assurances that this would not happen. Like many of his contemporaries, Johnson only joined the army because he could not find a job, and he sees the war in Iraq as both illegal and immoral. Desertion means imprisonment, so he decides to flee, realising that there will be no way back. Johnson seeks advice from various helpful organisations that guide him and Jen to Canada. The employees include both Vietnam veterans and young soldiers who have already served in Iraq.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Big Noise Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deserter about?
Deserter follows Ryan Johnson and his wife Jen during their flight from the Central Valley of California to Toronto, Canada. Johnson deserted the American army after hearing that he was going to be...
Who directed Deserter?
Deserter was directed by Rick Rowley.
How long is Deserter?
Deserter has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Deserter released?
Deserter was released on January 11, 2007 in theaters.