Legion of Brothers
Up-close portrait of heroic dedication in extreme situations has the dramatic immediacy and air of privileged access to impress both hawks and doves.
Legion of Brothers
Immediately after the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States government initiated a secret war against Afghanistan, deploying fewer than one hundred Special Forces troops to fight back. Building a coalition with the rebels of the Northern Alliance, the U.S. troops faced off against the Taliban and the terrorist organization al-Qaeda. They succeeded in driving both out of power by the end of 2001 with minimal casualties and without conventional, large-scale military operations. Despite this victory, the U.S. and its allies soon became mired in a seemingly never-ending war. This untold story features unprecedented access to the Green Berets who played pivotal roles in these covert missions. Reflecting on their experiences and on the brothers-in-arms they lost, these elite soldiers offer a riveting celebration of valor and a sobering, cautionary tale. LEGION OF BROTHERS is produced by CNN films and directed by Greg Barker ("Manhunt").
Genre
War,
Documentary
Runtime
79
Language
English
Director
Greg Barker
FEATURED REVIEW
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
There’s an undeniably poignant aspect to Greg Barker’s documentary chronicling the exploits of two U.S. Special Forces teams sent to Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Detailing how roughly 100 men--acting in coordination with Afghan allies including the Northern Alliance and forces led ...
Played at
NoHo 7 6.02.17 - 6.08.17
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