The events of this film offer a different look after the 9/11 attacks. In that difficult period, fewer than 100 US troops were sent on a secret mission to topple the Taliban regime. It is a detailed and detailed view of what happens next, where the film tells the story of the origin of war equal parts and the cautionary tale, shedding light on those catastrophic periods in history.
Viewers may at times be hard pressed to keep track of what exactly is going on, but the essential truths about combat, including post-traumatic stress, are vividly conveyed.
A harrowing documentary portrait of the earliest months of the war in Afghanistan, Legion of Brothers meanders in its storytelling but ultimately hits a nerve.
Its up-close portrait of heroic dedication in extreme situations has the dramatic immediacy and air of privileged access to impress both hawks and doves.
You'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.
There'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.
