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“The Hornet’s Nest,” A Documentary That Deserves to be Seen

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Documentary filmmakers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud’s directorial debut, “The Hornet’s Nest,” tackles the subject of the longest war in U.S. history. Veteran conflict journalist Mike Boettcher delves into the most dangerous war zones in Afghanistan where he and his son Carlos are put to the test  armed only with their cameras. The footage they captured has resulted in a film showcasing true American heroism.

Although the film is a documentary, it has strong elements of action, history, and drama. It shows through firsthand accounts what it is like to be caught in the cross fire with the sounds of bullets soaring past the camera, etcetera. It’s a rare and fantastic documentary in the ways of keeping you on the edge of your seat while telling an amazing true story. “The Hornet’s Nest” is quite possibly the most important cinematic account of the War on Terror and the U.S. troops who served in it.

In spite of the accurately depicted intensity, there are moments of comic relief. The film does a stellar job at portraying the young soldiers in this war as if the cameras weren’t rolling, and it keeps the viewers in the action. The film earns an R rating solely because of the bad language used, but it is still appropriate for a wide audience of young and old viewers.

By the time of the film’s ending, there will be very few dry eyes in the audience. Sobbing and sniffles pervade the entire theater during the film’s extremely emotional climax. The film begins by showing a father trying to bond with his son and it becomes a beautiful appreciation for the protectors of our country who don’t necessarily do it just for us  they also do it for each other.

“The Hornet’s Nest” is now playing in theaters across the country.

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