Citizen Soldier (2016)

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... See full summary »

Directors:

David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud

Stars:

Jordan Alex, James Tyler Brown, Martin Byrne

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jordan Alex	...	Self (as CPL Alex)
James Tyler Brown	...	Self (as 2LT Brown)
Martin Byrne	...	Self (as SFC Byrne)
Jared Colson	...	Self (as SGT Colson)
Colt Floyd	...	Self (as SSG Floyd)
Eran Harrill	...	Self (as SGT Eran Harrill)
Nathan Kruse	...	Self - CW2 Kruse
David Salzberg	...	Patient
Justin Smith	...	Self (as SGT Smith )
Raymond Viel	...	Self (as TSgt Viel )
Erik Wolff	...	Self (SFC Wolff)

Storyline

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 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.

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Plot Keywords:

afghanistan | 

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Taglines:

Real People. Real Heroes.

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Did You Know?

Connections

References Citizen Kane (1941)

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Soundtracks

Torch Pt. 2
Performed by Short Sleeve Heart: Laila Garsys (Vocals), Michael Trella (as Mike Trella) (Guitar), Grace Rodgers (Violin), Pat Mannella (Drums), & Diego Alejandro Moran (Base)

User Reviews

An important movie to watch for ordinary civilians

Whether you are a bleeding liberal or a conservative, this documentary will provide more education about war, about troops serving overseas, about what happens after war, and the bond forged by our men and women who serve than any history book or newscast. This should be added to curriculum taught in schools so students and people in general see an unbiased version of what war is - not the politics, but the day-to-day events. I will watch any documentary I can find to get an unfiltered understanding of war so I better appreciate the freedoms I have because of the volunteers (full time and civilian troops). I gave this documentary 8 stars because I feel like some things might be missing (possible op sec), but I really enjoyed the honesty the film makers demonstrated.

Details

Official Sites:

Production Company

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 August 2016 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Afghanistan

Box Office

Budget:

$500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Strong Eagle Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color