Edition |
Widescreen. |
Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
Cast |
Sebastian Junger, Tim Hetherington. |
Credits |
Editor, Michael Levine ; cinematography, Sebastian Junger, Tim Hetherington. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language throughout including some descriptions of violence. |
Summary |
This documentary chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost, Restrepo, named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. This is an entirely experiential film: the cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with generals or diplomats. The only goal is to make viewers feel as if they have just been through a 90-minute deployment. |
Note |
Bonus features: Deleted scenes; Extended interviews; Updates on the soldiers from Second Platton, Battle Company; "Sleeping soldiers" photo gallery; Public service announcements from IAVA, Operation Homefront and TAPS; Coming attractions. |
Awards |
2010 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
United States. Army. Airborne Brigade, 173rd.
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Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Campaigns -- Afghanistan -- Korangal Valley.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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War films.
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Added Author |
Junger, Sebastian.
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Hetherington, Tim.
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National Geographic Entertainment (Firm)
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National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.)
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Virgil Films
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Standard No. |
829567073322 |
Music No. |
670733 Virgil Films & Entertainment |
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