TRAVERSE CITY -- Longtime talk-show host Phil Donahue will present his Iraq war documentary at the Traverse City Film Festival.
Donahue wrote, directed and produced "Body of War," a documentary that follows an injured Iraq war veteran upon his return to the United States.
"It's a very powerful story," said filmmaker and festival founder Michael Moore.
Donahue will participate in a panel discussion with Moore sometime during the festival that runs July 29 to August 3.
Donahue became friends with Moore after interviewing him for "The Phil Donahue Show" when Moore's "Roger and Me" came out in 1990.
"I've known him and admired him for a long time," Moore said. "Actually, while he was making "Body of War," he asked me to come to the edit room a number of times."
Moore also said Thursday that Hollywood director Stanley Donen will come to town for the film festival.
Donen, 84, directed 1950s and '60s hits such as "Singin' in the Rain," "Damn Yankees!" and "Charade."
Other stars, including Madonna, are slated to appear at the festival. Moore said he'll announce more special guests next week.
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