October 15 | OEF and OIF Stories
October 15, 2020
Learn about these wars from the people who lived through, fought in, and survived it.
“Frontline: Once Upon a Time in Iraq”
Part of the PBS “Frontline” series, this episode follows the Iraq War as told by Iraqis who lived through it. From life under Saddam Hussein to the rise of ISIS, this documentary follows almost two decades of survival. WATCH on KPBS.
The Hurt Locker
After their previous sergeant is killed in an explosion, an army bomb squad is assigned a new leader. Tensions rise and personalities clash as the squad learns of Sergeant James’ maverick attitude. Inspired by writer Mark Boal’s time as a journalist in the Iraq War, “The Hurt Locker” won six Academy Awards in 2010, including the award for best motion picture of the year. WATCH on Prime Video.
Restrepo
This feature-length documentary is set in Restrepo, a 15-man outpost in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley and one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. What sets “Restrepo” apart from other documentaries is its sole focus on the lives and experiences of the soldiers deployed there. RENT on iTunes.