The War And Peace Of Tim O' Brien is a fascinating portrait of one of America's most important contemporary authors, as he embarks on writing what he feels may be his last book.
Director Aaron Matthews masterfully balances the strands of a man facing his own mortality and legacy, the messiness of the creative process (particularly in the midst of raising a family) and the ever-enduring, ever-mutating effects of war... All with a healthy dose of heart and humor, which honors the gravitas of the subject matter while keeping it from veering to the maudlin. Not an easy spot to hit, and Matthews does a perfect job with it.
This film is a major piece of work, and has stayed with me long after viewing.
Highly recommended!