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Our War

Ended PG 70 min 8.5/10 Votes: 153

Series marking the ten-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, telling the story of the conflict through the words and pictures of the young soldiers themselves. It includes specially edited footage shot on "helmet cam" taken by the armed forces personnel while fighting in the conflict, something rarely seen on television before.

Type:

Movie

Genre:

Documentary

Release:

2011-06-07

Year:

2024

Language:

English

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The Long Way Home - Similar themes of struggle and survival in the aftermath of war.
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City of Ghosts - Documentary that delves into the horrors of conflict and war-torn society.
The Square - A look at social unrest and revolution, reflective of themes in Grass.
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War on the Middle Class - Explores socioeconomic impacts of war, akin to Grass.
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The Red Road - Deals with the complexities of life post-conflict.
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Where Soldiers Come From - Explores the lives of soldiers before, during, and after deployment.
Generation Kill - A gritty depiction of the Iraq War that resonates with the themes in Grass.
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Restoration - Focuses on the impacts of war on personal lives and communities.
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National Geographic: Inside the Vatican - Documenting the intersection of culture, politics, and history.
Planet Earth II - Explores the impact of human conflict on nature, akin to Grass’s themes.
The Vietnam War - An expansive documentary series exploring the impact of the Vietnam War.
The Untold History of the United States - A revisionist perspective on American history, with war themes.
Year of the Gun - Depicts the turmoil of a particular historical conflict.
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Daughters of the Dust - Themes of cultural identity amidst historical strife.
The Act of Killing - Explores the consequences of violence in history.
The World According to Bush - Critiques political decisions in relation to war.