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Restrepo
Restrepo

Restrepo

One platoon, one valley, one year

Genres

WarDocumentary

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Directors Hetherington and Junger spend a year with the 2nd Battalion of the United States Army located in one of Afghanistan's most dangerous valleys. The documentary provides insight and empathy on how to win the battle through hard work, deadly gunfights and mutual friendships while the unit must push back the Taliban.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$1437000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

25 June 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

Juan "Doc" Restrepo

Juan "Doc" Restrepo

Himself

Dan Kearney

Dan Kearney

Himself

LaMonta Caldwell

LaMonta Caldwell

Himself

Aron Hijar

Aron Hijar

Himself

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