Documentary
Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.
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The American War
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Fighting Fred Funston
Pride of the Buffalo Soldier
The Forgotten War
The Marines
Rory Fanning: From Ranger to Resister
Leaf
Control Room
Report from the Aleutians
Purple People Eaters
You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story
VICE News Presents: 'Epstein Didn't Kill Himself'
The Madden Cruiser Tour: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick
I Am Vanessa Guillen
Korengal
NFL Draft: The Pick Is in
NFL Films - The History of Player Introductions
Nurse Helen Fairchild: Killed in Action?
The Two Bills
SIMILAR MOVIES
The American War
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2018
Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2022
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.Fighting Fred Funston
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2017
On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster – an earthquake that initiated a city-wide fire. The commanding officer of the U.S. Army base at the Presidio, Fred Funston, gathered citizens to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city – all without authorization.Pride of the Buffalo Soldier
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2017
African American soldiers throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries faced discrimination and segregation, yet many still chose to fight for their country.The Forgotten War
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2020
The Korean War saw three years of heavy combat take place on the small Korean peninsula, ending in a stalemate that remains contested to this day. This documentary tells the story of the Forgotten War from the point of view of the veterans that were sent to fight it.The Marines
IMDB 8 | Feb , 2007
For longer than the United States has been an independent nation, there has been a Marine Corps. They consider themselves the very best America has to offer. Embodying fierce patriotism, extraordinary courage, and innovative weapons, they are a force. This documentary focuses on their training and examines what it means to be a Marine.Rory Fanning: From Ranger to Resister
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2017
After ex-NFL star turned soldier Pat Tillman's death is covered up by the U.S. Army, Rory Fanning is discharged from the Army for resisting a second combat tour. Back home, he walks across the country while studying the history of war resistors.Leaf
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2017
From can't miss future NFL star to incarcerated addict, former San Diego Charger Ryan Leaf shares insight into the choices and mistakes he made that changed his life forever.Control Room
IMDB 7.4 | Jan , 2004
A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian causalities as well as footage of American POWs, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration did not want it to see.Report from the Aleutians
IMDB 5.9 | Jul , 1943
A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.Purple People Eaters
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2025
Following the Minnesota Vikings’ introduction into the NFL in 1961, a strong defense was established, with Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Alan Page, and Gary Larsen making up the core four that helped bring the team five NFC Championships, 10 division titles, and 19 Pro Bowl selections.You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2021
Chronicles Jerry Kramer's life from a small-town family, to NFL legend, to best-selling author. Jerry's story is not without struggle, personal tragedy, and a perplexing 50 year wait to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.VICE News Presents: 'Epstein Didn't Kill Himself'
IMDB 7 | Jan , 2024
How the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s life and death gave rise to a conspiracy theory that will never die.The Madden Cruiser Tour: A Bayou Adventure with Bill Belichick
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2025
Eight-Time Super Bowl champion, Bill Belichick, takes the 'Madden Cruiser' on an unforgettable road trip through Louisiana's football country, celebrating it's rich history and culture.I Am Vanessa Guillen
IMDB 7.5 | Nov , 2022
Vanessa Guillen was 20 years old when she was found murdered at a US Army base. Rather than submit to silence, her family fought for justice and change.Korengal
IMDB 6.6 | May , 2014
Korengal picks up where Restrepo left off; the same men, the same valley, the same commanders, but a very different look at the experience of war.NFL Draft: The Pick Is in
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2024
NFL Films brings audiences behind the scenes of the 2024 NFL Draft. Crews embedded in the draft rooms of the Bears, Commanders, Cardinals, and Rams and followed super-agent Drew Rosenhaus on his travels to see clients in three states. Catch all the action and emotion on the red carpet and backstage with NFL Network's Rich Eisen, Kaylee Hartung, Ian Rapoport, and Commissioner Roger Goodell.NFL Films - The History of Player Introductions
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2023
What started off as "First name, Last name, school" has become so much more. A look into the NFL’s history of player introductions.Nurse Helen Fairchild: Killed in Action?
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2018
Bravery, compassion and the will to save lives motivated the young Nurse Helen Fairchild to leave home in Pennsylvania and embark on a journey to Europe, where she served as a surgical nurse during World War I before dying on the front lines.The Two Bills
IMDB 6.2 | Feb , 2018
Bill Belichick will one day join Bill Parcells in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When the time comes, they'll have far more in common than a place in Canton-or a first name. The Two Bills, directed by Ken Rodgers and produced by NFL Films, traces the four-decade relationship between these two coaching masters. They first met when Belichick was a teenager and his father was coaching for Navy while Parcells was coaching at Army. On the same day in 1979, they became assistants with the New York Giants, and after Parcells took over as head coach, they won two Super Bowls together. Buttressed by what he learned from Parcells, Belichick would go on to win five Super Bowls of his own with the Patriots. Through all the ups and downs of their careers, including some memorable games when they were on opposite sides of the field, they forged a bond that few men of their stature have ever experienced. Two Bills, but one epic story.