The Hornet's Nest
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The Hornet's Nest

Real War, Real Heroes

6.2 / 10 2014 1h 33mR English
WarDocumentaryHistory

Storyline

Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history: they are embed with U.S. troops during nine days of intense combat in Afghanistan.

Cast & Crew

CB

Carlos Boettcher

Himself

Lead
Mike Boettcher

Mike Boettcher

Himself

KM

Kalen M. Waite

Himself

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christian Tureaud's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Hornet's Nest is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker