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`Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry'.

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service

| October 01, 2004 | Hewitt, Chris | COPYRIGHT 2004 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Chris Hewitt

Right now, "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry" feels like a campaign film, but in six weeks, it'll feel like what it really is: a dramatic, involving story.

The story is not unlike "Born on the Fourth of July": A young man fights for his country and sees things that convince him the war is wrong. Whether you intend to vote for Kerry or not, it's fascinating to see how, like the hero in this week's "The Motorcycle Diaries," he meets people and lives through experiences that convince him the way he viewed the world was wrong.

A few scenes are too obviously designed to provoke a reaction, such as the final image of ...

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