Didn't Neil Young Say Music Couldn't Change the World?

Well, I guess he's more optimistic this week than last:

Featuring EDDIE VEDDER, NEIL YOUNG, BRIGHT EYES, SERJ TANKIAN, BEN HARPER and more on a double-CD compilation benefiting IRAQ VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR.

Album available MARCH 18, 2008 - eve of the 5th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

An interesting mix to say the least, all good artists with serious resumes. Here's the background:

Body of War is an intimate and transformational feature documentary about the true face of war today. Meet Tomas Young, 25 years old, paralyzed from a bullet to his spine - wounded after serving in Iraq for less than a week.

Body of War is Tomas' coming home story as he evolves into a new person, coming to terms with his disability and finding his own unique and passionate voice against the war. The film is produced and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, and features two original songs by Eddie Vedder. Body of War is a naked and honest portrayal of what it's like inside the body, heart and soul of this extraordinary and heroic young man.

First thought: Phil Donahue is still kicking? Who knew?

Second thought: it's probably a good film. I would hope it's a fair portrayal of becoming a soldier or Marine and then being ordered to war. I'm guessing not but I still would like to see it and judge for myself.

Anyway, with a soundtrack full of the stars assembled, maybe this is one anti-war movie that may actually get some people paying attention.