true, there is no controversy or sensationalism in everyday people actually being patriotic and supporting our troops. These folks do a great thing, and at least deserve some sort of recognition for their support of our service members.

Of course they would never five this film an Oscar, it is totally against everything the Obama moonbats stand for!! They don't want the soldiers over there in the first place!!

It may not have made it to the Oscars, but it should have. It is a true story, it definitley was number one

in my book. A must see movie for everyone. Aron and Gita, you did a wonderful job with it all, be

very proud of yourselves and of your accomplishments.

Good 'un Captn' !!

Boy, judging by the comments here, the bars must open early on Friday mornings.

Congratulations to Aron, Dan, and Gita on a great film.

Do not throw politics into it; the film was just not good enough however heart warming the subject.

Oscar or not, it is a brilliant movie. A wonderful story about humanity, aging and sense of purpose (for both the greeters and the soldiers). Thank you for making it.

How can you not throw politics into it? Everything on the planet is based on politics, all of politics does not depend on governments. There are politics within the family, at work, at church, everywhere you go. We just don't usually think of politics associated with anything but government. Many of us make and break deals everyday.

I think you are correct when you say it wasn't controversial enough. Patriotism is not in vogue anymore. The WWII generation is dying off, the Vietnam War generation is still dealing with its after effects, and the first Gulf War veterans have their own issues. We are beginning to deal with large numbers of soldiers from the present Iraq war and the ongoing Afghan war.

From a personal note, I fly in and out of Bangor quite frequently. I get very solemn when I see the airport full of uniforms, getting ready to head out. I have seen the troop greeters in the movie first hand. It really makes me proud. You see the soldiers sending last minute text message, making last minute cell calls, getting full charges on their laptops, while sending emails, and you realize these guys are leaving American soil, and some will not come back. Then just like that, they disappear and the airport is empty.

The film was about the human spirit, if you noticed there were no political banners raised. Whether the war is right or wrong wasn't even touched. We just saw people who had their own problems giving generously of their time with great effort and dedication. It is a tribute to Maine and to Mainers. Be proud of these people!

Does it really matter if it won an award? The Troop Greeters aren't looking for one.

9:37 you are absolutely right!

Apparently there were not enough gay soldiers or troop greeters.

You can’t tell me there were 5 other better independent films made this year. I’m not even saying this should be the winner, but just nominated would have been acknowledgment enough. What crap. What other films have made more of an impact throughout America? Goes to show how much the Oscars have gone down the political gutter.

They didn't dare to come out boogy......Sir William Clinton wasn't there to protect them....

It's a good film. It's not good enough for an oscar.

Some creepy dude reads an article and goes to the trouble of writing an offensive post about me.

It says a bit more about the creepy dude than me, doesn't it?

Markko, if you wait 30 seconds he'll thumb down your comment too!

Captn's a good guy. Straight up calls im as he sees them

This movie has received many accolades and outstanding reviews. Many have viewed it and felt its impact. Many really worthy movies and documentaries get passed over by the Academy Awards.

markko: Exactly, but it is being noticed and not just by us. Yes, "creepy dude" is right!

There are lots of good indie films that never get oscar nominations. I wouldn't worry about it. I think of the oscars as just another TV show I won't be watching. Instead, I'll probably be watching "The Way We Get By" on DVD. Maybe I'll have a bring your own popcorn party.

Great documemtary about caring people doing a selfless act. Never get near an Oscar though, not enough footage about gay marriage or homosexual agenda to fly in Hollywierd. Good film anyway.