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"Wars Waged By Man" is a visual witness to the enduring human cost of conflict, stripping away modern spectacle to reveal the plainspoken honesty of the acoustic tradition. Rooted in the musical spirit of the early 1940s, the video mirrors the song’s restrained yet resolute delivery, posing unsettling questions about why wars continue and who truly bears their burden.

The narrative avoids specific historical events, instead focusing on the universal "reasons and consequences" that remain painfully familiar across geography and time. By blending a vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of a pre-war radio broadcast with contemporary reflection, the film serves as a timeless reminder that while uniforms and names change, the moral weight of war remains constant. It is a work designed not merely to entertain, but to endure as a piece of evocative storytelling.

  • Allen Brooks
    Director
    Jackalope Jack, Mirrors In My Mind, Blue Moanin, Caviar and Cigarettes, Tragically Twisted, Changes, and I'm Killing You
  • Allen Brooks
    Writer
    Jackalope Jack, Mirrors In My Mind, Blue Moanin, Caviar and Cigarettes, Tragically Twisted, Changes, and I'm Killing You
  • Allen Brooks
    Producer
    Jackalope Jack, Mirrors In My Mind, Blue Moanin, Caviar and Cigarettes, Tragically Twisted, Changes, and I'm Killing You
  • Mariano Vega
    Producer
  • Allen Brooks
    Key Cast
    Jackalope Jack, Mirrors In My Mind, Blue Moanin, Caviar and Cigarettes, Tragically Twisted, Changes, and I'm Killing You
  • Mariano Vega
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 4, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    4,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    9:16
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Allen Brooks

Allen Brooks is a Missouri-born musician and filmmaker whose career bridges decades of American rock, country, and storytelling. A U.S. Navy veteran, Brooks began touring nationally after his service, performing with numerous bands including Fiancé, Roxx Gang, Mojo Gurus, The Blessed Virgin Larry and Satisfaction (Rolling Stones Tribute). He has shared stages with icons like Steppenwolf, Lou Gramm, Jackyl, George Lynch, Dr. Hook, Black Oak Arkansas, Molly Hatchet, and The Kentucky Headhunters, building a reputation as a powerful live performer and songwriter.

Under the creative identity B.A. Brooks, Allen has become a visionary in digital filmmaking. He was a pioneer in using online media to construct documentaries, including 'The Decline And Fall Of America' (2008). His work also includes a music video for Warner Brothers and a recent series of award-winning, AI-enhanced visual projects that have been gaining international festival recognition.

Recent releases include Comin' Home, Wars Waged By Man, Jackalope Jack, Mirrors In My Mind, People Can Change, Tragically Twisted, Raymond Redd and Caviar and Cigarettes, as well as remakes like Blue Moanin’ by BTO and his tribute to Ozzy Osbourne titled Changes by Black Sabbath. His upcoming projects include a new take on Bowie’s Heroes. At 63, Brooks remains as driven as ever: “The fire’s still burning and I’m not slowing down anytime soon.”

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Director Statement

I am a New York Film Academy graduate (2010) and an independent artist who writes and composes my own music. My creative work blends traditional musicianship with modern visual storytelling. This video was created using many of the most cutting edge AI programs around the world, all in sync as I attempted to create a music video with intense visuals that is also fun to watch. Every scene started as an idea and was shaped into this music video. My ai videos are not generated with a single click, they are carefully directed and refined over weeks and sometimes months of creative work. - Allen