Anyone seen this documentary of the 173rd in Afghanistan ? Any good?
Movie Theater Restrepo
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Re: Restrepo
yes definately worth watching
yes definately worth watching
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4 Pages worth in the last year.
Watched it and Yes, its good viewing.
4 Pages worth in the last year.
Watched it and Yes, its good viewing.
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Got it ! Looks like I have to buy it. it is well worth it to me.My son was there but in a different Co at same time.Thanks
Got it ! Looks like I have to buy it. it is well worth it to me.My son was there but in a different Co at same time.Thanks
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Great film...
pretty sure theres already a Restrepo thread floating around somewhere.
Check out "Armadilo" if you like this.
Great film...
pretty sure theres already a Restrepo thread floating around somewhere.
Check out "Armadilo" if you like this.
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My good friend was back in from Afghanistan for emergency leave after his mother passed. We spoke of Restrepo and he advised that a new documentary "Charkh Tank" (IIRC) should be forthcoming, and will be as insightful as Restrepo.
My good friend was back in from Afghanistan for emergency leave after his mother passed. We spoke of Restrepo and he advised that a new documentary "Charkh Tank" (IIRC) should be forthcoming, and will be as insightful as Restrepo.
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I read the book. It was really good. I am going to have to see the movie now.
I read the book. It was really good. I am going to have to see the movie now.
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By C.J. CHIVERS
(New York Times) -- BENGHAZI, Libya — Tim Hetherington, the
Oscar-nominated film director and conflict photographer who
produced the film “Restrepo,” was killed in the besieged city of
Misurata on Wednesday, and three photographers working beside him
were wounded.
The wounds to two of the photographers — Chris Hondros and
Guy Martin — were grave, according to a colleague at the triage
center where they were being treated Wednesday night. Their
prospects for survival were not immediately clear.
Mr. Hondros, an American working for the Getty photo agency,
suffered a severe brain injury and was in extremely critical
condition, according to a colleague who was with at the triage
center. He had been revived and was clinging to life in the
evening, the colleague said.
Mr. Martin, a British citizen working for the Panos photo
agency, had shrapnel wounds and was undergoing vascular surgery
Wednesday night, according to the same account. He was in surgery
Wednesday night.
The fourth photographer, Michael Christopher Brown, suffered
shrapnel injuries but his life was not in danger.
Misurata, Libya’s third largest city, has been cut off by
land from the rest of Libya by military forces loyal to Col.
Muammar el-Qaddafi. It has been the scene of intensive,
close-quarters fighting for weeks. Hundreds of Libyans have been
confirmed killed.
The photographers had reached the city’s port on a sea
voyage from Benghazi, the rebel capital. The early reports said
they had been working together near the front lines when they
were struck by a rocket-propelled grenade.
Click here to see the story as it appeared on the New York Times
web site.
Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company
-0- Apr/20/2011 17:49 GMT
By C.J. CHIVERS
(New York Times) -- BENGHAZI, Libya — Tim Hetherington, the
Oscar-nominated film director and conflict photographer who
produced the film “Restrepo,” was killed in the besieged city of
Misurata on Wednesday, and three photographers working beside him
were wounded.
The wounds to two of the photographers — Chris Hondros and
Guy Martin — were grave, according to a colleague at the triage
center where they were being treated Wednesday night. Their
prospects for survival were not immediately clear.
Mr. Hondros, an American working for the Getty photo agency,
suffered a severe brain injury and was in extremely critical
condition, according to a colleague who was with at the triage
center. He had been revived and was clinging to life in the
evening, the colleague said.
Mr. Martin, a British citizen working for the Panos photo
agency, had shrapnel wounds and was undergoing vascular surgery
Wednesday night, according to the same account. He was in surgery
Wednesday night.
The fourth photographer, Michael Christopher Brown, suffered
shrapnel injuries but his life was not in danger.
Misurata, Libya’s third largest city, has been cut off by
land from the rest of Libya by military forces loyal to Col.
Muammar el-Qaddafi. It has been the scene of intensive,
close-quarters fighting for weeks. Hundreds of Libyans have been
confirmed killed.
The photographers had reached the city’s port on a sea
voyage from Benghazi, the rebel capital. The early reports said
they had been working together near the front lines when they
were struck by a rocket-propelled grenade.
Click here to see the story as it appeared on the New York Times
web site.
Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company
-0- Apr/20/2011 17:49 GMT
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Very sad news. I've got his book "Infidel", which is a photo tribute to the men in the movie Restrepo
Very sad news. I've got his book "Infidel", which is a photo tribute to the men in the movie Restrepo
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Just got it on Netflix. Can't wait to watch!!
Just got it on Netflix. Can't wait to watch!!
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ive watched it several times. without documentaries like this, people like myself would never be able to grasp what is really going on in the sandbox. a MUST watch.
ive watched it several times. without documentaries like this, people like myself would never be able to grasp what is really going on in the sandbox. a MUST watch.
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Just to update what TJ posted earlier, Chris Hondros also passed away from his injuries sustained in the RPG attack.
RIP fellowes.
Just to update what TJ posted earlier, Chris Hondros also passed away from his injuries sustained in the RPG attack.
RIP fellowes.
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Restrepo is my favorite documentary, Generation Kill my favorite modern war movie.
Restrepo is my favorite documentary, Generation Kill my favorite modern war movie.
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From what I have seen its the best that can be obtained at this point of time.
From what I have seen its the best that can be obtained at this point of time.
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I've seen this twice and can't believe what are guys have to go through over there. Really makes me appreciate the sacrifice our troops make.
I've seen this twice and can't believe what are guys have to go through over there. Really makes me appreciate the sacrifice our troops make.
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I've watched it a few times. Very worthwhile.
I've watched it a few times. Very worthwhile.
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They also recently added Armadillo on Netflix. I liked Restrepo better probably because I didnt have to read subtitles but they are both awesome movies.
They also recently added Armadillo on Netflix. I liked Restrepo better probably because I didnt have to read subtitles but they are both awesome movies.
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It's one of the best out there, agreed. If you like it take a look at Baker Boys, Gunner Palace, and Armadillo. Not all as good and Gunner Palace is old and in Iraq, but all well worth the time.
It's one of the best out there, agreed. If you like it take a look at Baker Boys, Gunner Palace, and Armadillo. Not all as good and Gunner Palace is old and in Iraq, but all well worth the time.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBLACKBISHOP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's one of the best out there, agreed. If you like it take a look at Baker Boys, Gunner Palace, and Armadillo. Not all as good and Gunner Palace is old and in Iraq, but all well worth the time. </div></div>
Just starting to read the book Baker Boys
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBLACKBISHOP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's one of the best out there, agreed. If you like it take a look at Baker Boys, Gunner Palace, and Armadillo. Not all as good and Gunner Palace is old and in Iraq, but all well worth the time. </div></div>
Just starting to read the book Baker Boys
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Restrepo!
What was the point of all of it?
The camp was abandoned and it was all in vain?
And all the lives lost?
Restrepo!
What was the point of all of it?
The camp was abandoned and it was all in vain?
And all the lives lost?
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I have watched it several times and I will watch it several more. Excellent
I have watched it several times and I will watch it several more. Excellent
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pronsaios</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Restrepo!
What was the point of all of it?
The camp was abandoned and it was all in vain?
And all the lives lost? </div></div>
The point is not the purpose, it;s all about the soldiers.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pronsaios</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Restrepo!
What was the point of all of it?
The camp was abandoned and it was all in vain?
And all the lives lost? </div></div>
The point is not the purpose, it;s all about the soldiers.
