Legion of Brothers documentary

| May 3, 2017

The folks who made the documentary titled “Legion of Brothers” want me to tell you about the film which will open later this month;

With [unprecedented] access to the U.S. Special Forces, CNN produced film LEGION OF BROTHERS exposes the true, never before told story behind the first American soldier killed in the War in Afghanistan. Director Greg Barker (MANHUNT) unveils the covert operations immediately following 9/11, diving into the inner mysteries of the men who led these secret missions, their families and how they grappled with the weight of war once they came home.

In Select Theaters Beginning May 19, 2017

On Demand, DVD and BD June 26, 2017

Opening in New York May 19th at Cinema Village

Opening in Los Angeles June 2nd at Laemmle Music Hall

Synopsis: 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 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. LEGION OF BROTHERS is produced by CNN films and directed by Greg Barker (“Manhunt”).

Their trailer;

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2/17 Air Cav

Is there a market for this sort of film? If so, I imagine it’s very, very small. The film was produced by CNN. That CNN, so, by June or July, I guess we can watch it on TV. My image of the elite American fighting man does not include sitting around a campfire talking about what you did back when with lighting, sound men, and cameramen working around you. I just don’t care for this sort of thing. Titling is rather important to a film. “Band of Brothers” was a great title for a great series. “Legion of Brothers” doesn’t do it and “The Green Berets” was all ready used.

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They also riffed on (ripped off) the “Band of Brothers” artwork.