john maddente | midwestern clarity

A nd the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. --  T. S. Eliot About 15 years ago I discovered an exceptional documentary called,   The Fog of War:  Eleven Lessons from the Life of  Robert  S.  McNamara . Directed by Errol Morris , "The Fog of War"   walks the viewer through most of the 20th century as told by former U.S. Secretary of Defense and World Bank President,  Robert S. McNamara .  Mr. McNamara  reflects on his life's lessons and uses the Eliot quote above, at a particularly moving stage of the film.   His heartfelt and detailed ruminations, the film clips, music by   Phillip Glass  and still photos all work together to vividly and memorably capture the American experience. "The Fog of War" was an Academy Award Winner for best documentary feature in 2003  and I'll recommend the film for the rest of my days.  In the meantime, ...