Plot
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.
Cast
Juan "Doc" Restrepo
Himself
Dan Kearney
Himself
LaMonta Caldwell
Himself
Aron Hijar
Himself
Crew
Tim Hetherington
Director
Sebastian Junger
Director
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