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If anyone is interested in a world-class documentary about the fight in Afghanistan, then RESTREPO is it.
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It's the story of one platoon of "B" co, 503rd Infantry regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. They were assigned to an outpost in the Korengal Valley, one of the most advanced positions in the 173rd's Area of Operations.
There are no actors. Everything is actual footage, taken over almost a year's time with these men by two veteran reporters. This is combined with some post-deployment interviews with the soldiers. However, there is no agenda, no interviews with family, local Afghans, upper echelon leadership, etc. Just a story of one platoon and their experiences.
I can't recommend this enough. It opens July 2nd in Boston, with a sneak preview on the 1st.
Full Disclosure: I am partial to anything featuring the 173rd, as my son is currently deployed with them as an infantryman at FOB SHANK. However, I would highly support this film regardless, as it's that good.
Respects,