| Other author/creator | Hetherington, Tim, cinematographer, producer, director. |
| Other author/creator | Junger, Sebastian cinematographer, producer, director. |
| Other author/creator | Battsek, John producer. |
| Other author/creator | Quested, Nick, 1970- producer. |
| Other author/creator | National Geographic Entertainment (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Outpost Films. |
| Other author/creator | National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C.) |
| Other author/creator | Virgil Films |
| Abstract |
This documentary chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley, starting in 2007. 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. |
| General note | Subtitle from menu screen and container. |
| General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010. |
| General note | Special features: Deleted scenes; Extended interviews; "Sleeping soldiers" photo gallery; "Updates on the soldiers" biographical updates on the soldiers from Second Platoon, Battle Company; Public service announcements from IAVA, Operation Homefront and TAPS; Trailers. |
| Credits | Cinematography, Sebastian Junger, Tim Hetherington ; editor, Michael Levine ; director of photography (Italy interviews), Jake Clennell. |
| Performer |
The men of Battle Company, 2nd of the 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language throughout including some descriptions of violence. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Awards note | 2010 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | War films. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| UPC |
829567073322 |
| Publisher number | 670733 Virgil Films & Entertainment |
