Restrepo (2010)

"Restrepo" (2010) is a gripping documentary that plunges the viewer into the heart of one of the world's most perilous terrains - the Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. At the brink of danger, this valley was, during 2007-8, the most deadly battleground for the US forces. The film intimately follows the deployment of Battle Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team during their grueling 15-month tenure. Renowned journalist Sebastian Junger, alongside acclaimed photojournalist Tim Hetherington, become embedded with the Second Platoon of B Company, becoming observers and chroniclers of their harrowing journey. The film illuminates the gritty reality of war, capturing the soldiers' daily lives, fraught with backbreaking labor, life-threatening firefights, and audacious military strategies. The documentary also offers an unprecedented exploration into the camaraderie forged in the crucible of conflict. Amid the chaos and danger, the soldiers form an unshakeable bond, their unity becoming a beacon in the grim landscape. Moreover, the narrative delves into the soldiers' interactions with the local community, revealing the human faces and stories often overlooked in the narrative of war. "Restrepo" is a profound testament to the tragedy and triumph of survival, a raw and revealing window into the realities of warfare. The film unveils the extraordinary courage and resilience of the soldiers, their journey of endurance, and the painful process of pushing back the Taliban. The movie is a surreal melding of danger, duty, humanity, and heroism, drawing viewers into the throes of a war fought far from home, yet undeniably close to the heart.

Restrepo is a documentary movie featuring Juan "Doc" Restrepo and directed by Sebastian Junger.

It is possible to buy Restrepo on Apple TV.