Heads Up: Restrepo is showing on National Geographic Channel tonight. [Archive]

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jaydoc1

11-29-10, 18:54

I think most members of this site have heard of this film but just in case:

From http://restrepothemovie.com/story/

Story

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.

The trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DjqR6OucBc

Looey

11-29-10, 18:57

Have it set to record, cant wait.

jmp45

11-29-10, 19:12

Thanks, been waiting on this, dvr set..

sadmin

11-29-10, 19:14

thanks for heads up!

SeriousStudent

11-29-10, 19:15

It's also being aired in Hi Def, if you have an HD-capable DVR.

I'm with you guys, it did not come to the theater in my town. I've been eagerly awaiting this.

Cagemonkey

11-29-10, 19:27

Thanks, just hit record on the DVR.

jaydoc1

11-29-10, 19:53

It's also being aired in Hi Def, if you have an HD-capable DVR.

Yes I do and happy about it.:D

VooDoo6Actual

11-29-10, 20:23

watching it now, most Excellent !

Belmont31R

11-29-10, 20:28

The cow incident cracked me up. Nothing like FRESH steaks.

rickrock305

11-29-10, 21:28

Powerful documentary.

arizonaranchman

11-29-10, 22:12

Awesome! Thanks for the heads-up! Got the DVR set for the next showing. I read the book and have passed it on to a couple of my buds. It's an outstanding study on combat from many perspectives. Been WAITING for the documentary ever since...

And YES on the HDTV! :)

jaydoc1

11-29-10, 22:26

Received a PM asking to post the following:

Due to the post requirement I can not reply to your thread. I would appreciate if you would post this for me.

I don't know if it is available for everyone, but I watched this around 1PM today on National Geographic Channel HD On-Demand, hours before it was supposed to premiere tonight. If you miss the premiere or don't want to wait, check your free On Demand stations.

TehLlama

11-30-10, 00:14

Man, I need to learn more Dari.

austinN4

11-30-10, 05:09

The DVD is due out on 12/7 for rental. It has more material on it and no commercials.

WillBrink

11-30-10, 08:24

Watched it last night. Powerful stuff. I'm amazed the film crew was given that level of access.