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Brothers at War (2009)

R 110 min  -  Documentary | War
6.2
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An intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. Jake Rademacher sets out to understand the experience... See full summary »

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Jake Rademacher
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Cast

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Mahmoud Hamid Ali Mahmoud Hamid Ali ...
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Edward Allier Edward Allier ...
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Ryan Baker Ryan Baker ...
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Zack Corke Zack Corke ...
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Danelle Fields Danelle Fields ...
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Ben Fisher Ben Fisher ...
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Jason Grundy Jason Grundy ...
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Patrick Irvine Patrick Irvine ...
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Kevin Keniston Kevin Keniston ...
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Frank McCann Frank McCann ...
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Brandon 'Mongo' Phillips Brandon 'Mongo' Phillips ...
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Claus Rademacher Claus Rademacher ...
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Isaac Rademacher Isaac Rademacher ...
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Jenny Rademacher Jenny Rademacher ...
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Storyline

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. Often humorous, but sometimes downright lethal, it is a remarkable journey where Jake embeds with four combat units in Iraq. Unprecedented access to US and Iraqi combat units take him behind the camouflage curtain with secret reconnaissance troops on the Syrian border, into sniper "hide sites" in the Sunni Triangle, through raging machine gun battles with the Iraqi Army. Ultimately, the film follows his brothers home where separations and life-threatening work ripple through their parents, siblings, wives, and children. It is a rare look at the bonds and service of our soldiers on the front lines and the profound effects their service has on the loved ones they leave behind. Written by Samuel Goldwyn Films  

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Plot Keywords:

Iraq | Syrian Border | Sunni Triangle | Kurdistan | Insurgent  | See more »

Genres:

Documentary | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and a brief war image See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Decatur, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$33,142 (USA) (15 March 2009) (7 Screens)

Gross:

$151,728 (USA) (24 May 2009)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Brothers In Arms"
Written and Performed by John Ondrasik See more »