Citizen Soldier

Aug 5, 2016

1h 45m

★ 5.9

Real People. Real Heroes.

Overview

CITIZEN SOLDIER is a dramatic feature film, told from the point of view of a group of Soldiers in the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known since World War II as the "Thunderbirds.” Set in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan at the height of the surge, it is a heart-pounding, heartfelt grunts' eye-view of the war. A modern day Band of Brothers, Citizen Soldier tells the true story of a group of young Soldiers and their life-changing tour of duty in Afghanistan, offering an excruciatingly personal look into modern warfare, brotherhood, and patriotism. Using real footage from multiple cameras, including helmet cams, these Citizen Soldiers give the audience an intimate view into the chaos and horrors of combat and, in the process, display their bravery and valor under the most hellish of conditions.

Genres

Action

Documentary

Citizen Soldier Trailers

Cast

Himself (as CPL Alex)

Jordian Alex

Himself (as 2LT Brown)

James Tyler Brown

Himself (as SGT Colson)

Jared Colson

Himself (as SSG Floyd)

Colt Floyd

Himself (as SGT Eran Harrill)

Eran Harrill

Himself (CW2 Kruse)

Nathan Kruse

Himself (as TSgt Viel)

Raymond Viel

Himself (SFC Wolff)

Erik Wolff

Himself (as SFC Byrne)

Martin Byrne

Self

Justin Smith

According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art and creation; but there is another tale to be told, the forgotten account of a diverse and progressive country, seen through the lens of innovative filmmakers, a story that survives thanks to a few brave Afghans, a small but very passionate group that secretly fought to save a huge film archive that was constantly menaced by war and religious fanaticism.

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