The Hornet's Nest (2014)

Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history.

Directors:

David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud

Stars:

Frank Adamski, Ofren Arrechaga, Ed Bankston

Cast

Credited cast:
Frank Adamski	...	Self (as SSG Frank Adamski)
Ofren Arrechaga	...	Self (as SFC Ofren Arrechaga)
Ed Bankston	...	Self (as Cpt Ed Bankston)
Carlos Boettcher	...	Self
Mike Boettcher	...	Self
Bryan Burgess	...	Self (as SSG Bryan Burgess)
Christian Cabaniss	...	Self (as Lt Col Christian Cabaniss)
Jeremy Faulkner	...	Self (as PFC Jeremy Faulkner)
Dustin Feldhaus	...	Self (as SPC Dustin Feldhaus)
Chris Fields	...	Self (as CSM Chris Fields)
Brit Jacobs	...	Soldier
Jameson Lindskog	...	Self (as SPC Jameson Lindskog)
Steve Lutsky	...	Self (as Lt Col Steven Lutsky)
Kevin Mott	...	Self (as Cpt Kevin Mott)
Tye Reedy	...	Self (as Cpt Tye Reedy)

Storyline

Career Journalist Mike Boettcher takes his son to the war zone in Afghanistan, covering U.S. Combat Troops on the front lines. What starts out as an effort to reconnect with his son, becomes a remarkable true story and fight for survival for all.

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Plot Keywords:

afghan war | 

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Taglines:

Join the Mission

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Genres:

Documentary | Action | History | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mike and Carlos Boettcher originally did not want their journey to be part of the film. They only wanted to tell the stories of the Army, Marine, Air Force and Navy units they were embedded with for almost two years. They were the only father-son conflict journalist team to ever do this type of long term embedded in a war zone and became the only father-son team to win two Emmys for the work that is the basis of part of the film. The Co-Directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud convinced them their story and journey was critical to the heart of the story.

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Soundtracks

Last One Home
Written by: Michael Trella
Lyrics by: Michael Trella and Annika Horne
Performed by: Annika Horne

User Reviews

The worst parts of the doc are when either Boettcher is on camera.

The best parts are when neither Boettcher is on camera.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Afghanistan USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hornet's Nest

Filming Locations:

Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$26,550, 11 May 2014

Gross USA:

$312,706

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$312,706

Company Credits

Production Co:

HighRoad Entertainment, BASE Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color