
Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, fewer than 100 US Troops were sent on a secret mission to overthrow the Taliban. What happens next is equal parts war-origin story and cautionary tale, illuminating the impact of 15 years of constant combat.... (Full plot summary below)
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Immediately after the 9/11 attacks, fewer than 100 US Troops were sent on a secret mission to overthrow the Taliban. What happens next is equal parts war-origin story and cautionary tale, illuminating the impact of 15 years of constant combat.
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| Village VoiceLuke Y. ThompsonIt’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. |
| VarietyDennis HarveyIts up-close portrait of heroic dedication in extreme situations has the dramatic immediacy and air of privileged access to impress both hawks and doves. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLooking at combat from all sides, examining the pride, the anger and the regrets, is what this fine documentary is all about. |
| The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOne 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. |
| The New York TimesKen JaworowskiYou’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. |
| San Diego ReaderMatthew LickonaThere's some bitterness on display, plenty of sadness, and an abundance of camaraderie. But mostly, there's just an impressive frankness - about both tragedies and triumphs. |
| User ReviewJax RI can find no reason for anything less than 5 stars. This is not about the filming or direction, editing, or the production. It was listed as a documentary, not a movie. These were not characters, these are real people who have been through tragic circumstances and come out of it to tell their story. It's about the brave soldiers who risked and lost (and are still risking and losing) their lives to try to help those in need. All gave some and some gave all! |
| User ReviewErin OTresha Mabile and Peter Bergen did a fantastic job telling the story of the Horse Soldiers" of 5th SFG(A). This film is a tribute to US Special Operations Forces who immediately answered the nation's call. Some gave the ultimate sacrifice during this set of challenging and dangerous missions, and many from these ODAs are still serving today. I believe that only Tresha and Peter could have told this story in such a dynamic and intimate way. Thank you to the brave men who run into danger, and thank you to the brave journalists who tell their stories despite all odds so that the public can know their sacrifice for our security. This is a special film because in addition to telling the incredible story of 5th Special Forces Group's 100 day campaign partnering with indigenous forces to topple the Taliban government, it also offers the viewer an intimate view of what life is like for Special Operations Forces throughout the phases of war. The camaraderie of the teams and also their families is a story as important as the battlefield campaign. Hats off to Tresha and Peter for telling this story and so eloquently capturing the human story here: Victory, loss, perseverance, grief, resilience and the ability of this community to support each other to overcome adversity. |
| User Reviewnikhilpatelmd .Phenomenal Documentary! Amazing story. Mark Nutsch 26 deployments, what!! You are the man! |
| User ReviewScott PForget all the Hollywood nonsense. This is the real operators telling the true story of the 12 weeks following 9/11. Not actors here, and no officer's taking credit for the detachments sent. The personal level and how the 'normal' life scenes are brought to us bridge the gap and show us otherwise unattainable insight into the world of the ultimate Alpha and role model, the Special Forces Operator. Thor has some very big shoes to fill in the Hollywood movie based on Mark's team. Everyone should watch this amazing documentary. A+ |