Legion of Brothers

Name: Legion of Brothers
Genre: War, Documentary
Released: May 19, 2017
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 77
Cast: George W. Bush, Jason Amerine, Mark Nutsch

2017

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: May 19, 2017 | Not Rated

Starring: George W. Bush, Jason Amerine, Mark Nutsch

Summary: 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 US troops faced off against the Taliban and the terrorist organizationImmediately 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 US 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.… Expand

Director: Greg Barker

Genre(s): War, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 79 min

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Dennis Harvey

May 15, 2017

Its up-close portrait of heroic dedication in extreme situations has the dramatic immediacy and air of privileged access to impress both hawks and doves. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Jun 1, 2017

Looking at combat from all sides, examining the pride, the anger and the regrets, is what this fine documentary is all about. Read full review

Luke Y. Thompson

May 18, 2017

It’s clear in their eyes that they’ve seen some shit—and this doc not only gives us a glimpse of it too, but adds valuable context in a way not many others do. Read full review

Frank Scheck

May 22, 2017

One of the more effective entries in what has essentially become a documentary subgenre, the film focuses on the surviving Green Berets who recall their experiences with a combination of pride and sorrow. Read full review

Ken Jaworowski

May 18, 2017

You’ll have to wade through several topics to get to the heart of Legion of Brothers, but once you’re there, some intense stories make the effort worthwhile. Read full review

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