Brothers at War

Brothers at War

R 2009 · 110 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary, History

BROTHERS AT WAR is an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time.  Jake Rademacher sets out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in Iraq. The film follows Jake’s exploits as he risks everything—including his life—to tell his brothers’ story.

Directed by Jake Rademacher

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