http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/screengrab/archive/2008/04/27/tribeca-film-festival-review-quot-lioness-quot.aspxThe eye-opening documentary Lioness , directed by Meg McLagan and Daria Sommers, deals with one of the least-covered aspects of the Iraq war: the role of American women in combat. Technically, there supposedly aren&#39;t any, because government policyenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20910.1126)http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/screengrab/archive/2008/04/27/tribeca-film-festival-review-quot-lioness-quot.aspx#89155Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:23:38 GMTbd485f5c-a45b-491f-8e52-c79e7f680fc3:89155C. Fisher<p>What is also interesting about this film is that it deals with the Iraq war in a very different way than other Iraq war films. &nbsp;</p> <p>This is more of a workplace rights movie than the war documentary that we have seen again and again at festivals for the past two years. &nbsp;In this way, this film can speak to a wider audience than a movie such &quot;No End in Sight.&quot; Those against the war will embrace the stories of unnecessary hardships these women have faced in combat, while supporters of the war will be compelled to finally clarify the important role of women in our military so these warriors can be properly supported and used in a combat theater. &nbsp;</p> <p>Regardless of your position on the war, this is a compelling film. &nbsp;BTW, Shannon is riveting on screen. </p> <img src="http://www.nerve.com/CS/aggbug.aspx?PostID=89155" width="1" height="1">