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.Additional Information
| Subjects |
United States.
-- Army.
-- Airborne Brigade, 173rd.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Campaigns -- Afghanistan -- Korangal Valley. Documentary films. War films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Publisher | New York :Virgil Films,2010 |
| Edition | Widescreen. |
| Contributors |
Junger, Sebastian.
Hetherington, Tim. National Geographic Entertainment (Firm) Outpost Films. National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.) Virgil Films. |
| Participants/Performers |
Sebastian Junger, Tim Hetherington. |
| Other Contributors |
Cinematography, Sebastian Junger, Tim Hetherington ; editor, Michael Levine. |
| Audience |
Rated R for language throughout including some descriptions of violence. |
| Language |
English In English; with optional English subtitles for the hearing impaired. |
| Notes |
Title from container. 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. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Other | Classic View |