Heartache Channel


Written and Directed by:

Fred Nagel

Heartache Channel

18 minutes


Actors:

Eliza Pryor Nagel

ShawnˇKelly


Director of Photography:

Norval Johnson


Script Supervisor:

George Lefas 


Radio, love, and two people making up their minds. This short film explores the doubt and uncertainty of commitment, both on the air and off. Special thanks to Vassar College for the use of the WVKR radio studio.


A Wrench in the Machine


Produced and Directed by Fred Nagel
Wrench in the Machine
14 minutes

Another fine Veterans For Peace Action, this time at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in NYC. Chris Hedges spoke, along with many others. Music by David Rovics and Watermelon Slim. A standoff happened when the NYC Police ordered the vets out of the park before all the names of the war dead were read out loud. 18 vets were arrested.

Resisting Endless Wars: VFP in DC


Produced and Directed by Fred Nagel
Resisting Endless Wars
14 minutes

This veterans' action in the middle of a snowstorm shows the determined of those who have been in the US military to stop Obama's endless wars. Speakers include Chris Hedges and Daniel Ellsberg. In all, over 350 members of Veterans for Peace and Iraq Veterans Against the War were arrested at the White House gate.

Still in Cairo


Produced and Directed by Fred Nagel
30 minutes

Twelve residents of the Hudson Valley took part in the Gaza Freedom March from Dec. 25 to January 4, 2010. We were part of the International Coalition to End the Illegal Siege of Gaza, formed after Israel's 22-day assault in the winter of 2008-2009. Thanks to:
 Alternat Focus
for packaging and distributing this film Special Thanks to:
 Code Pink for organizing The Gaza Freedom March.

Veterans For Peace in DC


Produced and Directed by Fred Nagel
9 minutes

Veterans For Peace march for an end to war crimes being committed by the US military. Film short features Buffy Sainte-Marie. Thanks to:
 Veterans For Peace

Impeachment Banner in DC


Produced and Directed by Fred Nagel
8 minutes

Veterans For Peace raise banner at the National Archives in DC. Banner reads, "Defend our Constitution. Arrest Bush and Cheney for War Crimes." Thanks to: Veterans For Peace.

Nothing After All


Produced and Directed by Fred Nagel
26 Minutes

Three old men express delight, remorse and wonder as they each relate a sexual encounter from their youth. The stories are funny as well as infuriating. 

Although full of bravado, each reveals a moment of tenderness and even vulnerability. Are they aware of the complexities involved in their early sexual exploits? Do they feel remorse? Are they each still dependent on what others might think?

In Order of Appearance

Herb Smithline
Jack Cahill
Jim O’Neill

Production Credits

Cameraman:
Norval Johnson

Sound:
George Lefas