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  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 19 m
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 19 m

Summary Immediately after the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States government initiated a secret war against Afghanistan, deploying fewer than one hundred Special Forces troops to fight back. Building a coalition with the rebels of the Northern Alliance, the US troops faced off against the Taliban and the terrorist organization al-Qa...

  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 19 m
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 19 m

Legion of Brothers

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary Immediately after the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States government initiated a secret war against Afghanistan, deploying fewer than one hundred Special Forces troops to fight back. Building a coalition with the rebels of the Northern Alliance, the US troops faced off against the Taliban and the terrorist organization al-Qa...

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80
Jun 1, 2017
Looking at combat from all sides, examining the pride, the anger and the regrets, is what this fine documentary is all about.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
80
May 22, 2017
One of the more effective entries in what has essentially become a documentary subgenre, the film focuses on the surviving Green Berets who recall their experiences with a combination of pride and sorrow.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
80
May 18, 2017
It’s clear in their eyes that they’ve seen some shit—and this doc not only gives us a glimpse of it too, but adds valuable context in a way not many others do.
By Luke Y. Thompson FULL REVIEW
80
May 15, 2017
Its up-close portrait of heroic dedication in extreme situations has the dramatic immediacy and air of privileged access to impress both hawks and doves.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
70
May 18, 2017
You’ll have to wade through several topics to get to the heart of Legion of Brothers, but once you’re there, some intense stories make the effort worthwhile.
By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Bergen Mabile Productions, CNN Films, Passion Pictures, Prettybird
Release Date May 19, 2017
Duration 1 h 19 m
Rating TV-14
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Tagline A secret war never ends.
Website https://facebook.com/CNNFilmsLegion/
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Awards

Satellite Awards
• 1 Nomination
News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 1 Nomination

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