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The trailer for HBO's Taking Chance which is based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (Bacon), a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming. Taking Chance will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and will air on HBO in February 2009.

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Feature trailer for the HBO film Taking Chance. Based on a true story, inspired by the writings of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl of the US Marine Corps. Chance Phelps was wearing his Saint Christopher medal when he was killed on Good Friday. Eight days later, I handed the medallion to his mother. I didn't know Chance before he died. Today, I miss him. -- LtCol Michael R. Strobl, USMC (Ret.), Taking Chance

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The Hurt Locker, Mad Men, Modern Family Win at DGA Awards

Jan 31, 2010 12:21 PM ET
by Kate Stanhope

The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow has become the first woman ever to win for a feature film at the Directors Guild Awards.

"This is the most incredible moment of my life," Bigelow... read more

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Feb 21, 2009 04:08 AM ET
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Independent Spirit Awards
5 pm/ET IFC
British actor-comedian Steve Coogan (Hamlet 2) hosts the 24th annual gala celebrating independent films. Known as the "Oscars for indies," the uncensored, party-like ceremony is broadcast live from a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, Cal. Ballast, Frozen River, Rachel Getting Married, Wendy and Lucy and The Wrestler are Best Feature contenders. Acting nominees include Anne Hathaway, Javier Bardem, Michelle Williams, Sean Penn and Debra Winger.

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Premise: Deskbound Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (Kevin Bacon) escorts the body of Chance Phelps, a young marine who was killed in Iraq in 2004, back to his family and final resting place in Wyoming. Based on an article by Strobl (USMC Ret.), who cowrote the script. Directorial debut for Ross Katz. With Tom Wopat and Ann Dowd.

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Kevin Bacon Lt. Col. Michael Strobl	Blanche Baker Chris Phelps
Nicholas Art Nate Strobl	Tom Wopat John Phelps
Tom Aldredge Charlie Fitts	Paige Turco Stacey Strobl