09-23-2010, 01:07
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OP RESTREPO
Restrepo is out in theaters, but unfortunately it may not be near you. Select theaters only. Seems like great Documentary footage.
(from website: restrepothemovie.com)
RESTREPO is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost, "Restrepo," named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. This is an entirely experiential film: the cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with generals or diplomats. The only goal is to make viewers feel as if they have just been through a 90-minute deployment. This is war, full stop. The conclusions are up to you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZmJ9...layer_embedded
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09-23-2010, 04:50
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It will be interesting to see if the left anti-war crowd makes this their rally point.
This newsweek article, presumingly by the same that created the video, has a decidedly left lean...
http://www.newsweek.com/photo/2010/0...al-valley.html
It's been tried before..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTp810Ycqj8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Y0ekr-3So
What goes around, comes around,,, Again..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svfr7KiBL3o
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09-23-2010, 04:56
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I saw it last night.
All/most interactions with the locals (caught on film) were on some kind of bad terms. Other than that, it was pretty neutral.
I thought it was well done, but not so good that I would go see it again.
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10-31-2010, 14:07
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Don't know how I've missed this, but here's a link to the official page.
http://restrepothemoviea.com/
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10-31-2010, 15:38
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11-28-2010, 07:25
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Airing on National Geographic
If anyone has not seen the documentary, Restrepo, it will now be available through National Geographic Channel, 9 p.m. EST on Monday November 29, 2010.
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11-28-2010, 12:17
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Thank you, Saturation.
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11-29-2010, 18:54
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DONT FORGET....
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Originally Posted by Saturation
If anyone has not seen the documentary, Restrepo, it will now be available through National Geographic Channel, 9 p.m. EST on Monday November 29, 2010.
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Just a reminder to all who are interested.
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11-29-2010, 19:06
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Also, if anyone has comcast, it is 'on demand'
I watched it and found it very interesting, it captured the tedium that I heard is abundant there. It also had a feeling of futility though. I would recommend the movie.
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11-29-2010, 19:10
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Graduated the Q course with a guy in the movie....Its on demand on time warner also
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11-29-2010, 19:27
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Hi, Warrior Mentors,
I can't wait to see the documentary tonight, I've been waiting patiently since july to see it. My battle buddy's sat around to watch it last summer and said it was one of the best documentry they've ever seen, everybody's talking about Restrepo and the Korengal Valley. "Go 173rd Airborne Infantry and thank you Soldiers for you're courage and leadership.
Night
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11-29-2010, 20:11
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Chicago doesn't get the NG channel, go Here. Look on the left column for "Educational" and find the NG channel.
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11-30-2010, 10:55
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Is there any word on the doc. airing again? I checked the NG schedule for the next week but no joy.
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11-30-2010, 11:52
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No word. The VA sent out an informative email this morning stating that NG would be showing it ... yesterday. Nothing like timeliness. 
For those with Netflix, it is supposed to start shipping as of 07DEC, as well as streaming on the same day.
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11-30-2010, 12:00
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I caught part of the earlier showing last night and was able to DVR the later one for future viewing. It is always amazing to see the dedication and courage of those in harms way. Thank you.
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