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Immediately after the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States government initiated a secret war against Afghanistan, deploying fewer than one hundred Special Forces troops to fight back. Building a coalition with the rebels of the Northern Alliance, the US troops faced off against the Taliban and the terrorist organization al-Qaeda. They succeeded in driving both out of power by the end of 2001 with minimal casualties and without conventional, large-scale military operations. Despite this victory, the U.S. and its allies soon became mired in a seemingly never-ending war. This untold story features unprecedented access to the Green Berets who played pivotal roles in these covert missions. Reflecting on their experiences and on the brothers-in-arms they lost, these elite soldiers offer a riveting celebration of valor and a sobering, cautionary tale. LEGION OF BROTHERS is produced by CNN films and directed by Greg Barker (“Manhunt”).
Original Release
05/19/2017
US Release
05/19/2017
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Jason Amerine | Himself / Self |
George W. Bush | Himself (archive footage) / Self |
Mark Nutsch | Himself / Self |
Clifford J. Richardson | Himself / Self |
Directors
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jason Amerine | Himself / Self |
George W. Bush | Himself (archive footage) / Self |
Mark Nutsch | Himself / Self |
Clifford J. Richardson | Himself / Self |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Kerstin Emhoff | Executive Producer |
Amy Entelis | Executive Producer |
Vinnie Malhotra | Executive Producer |
Nicole Stott | Executive Producer |
Greg Barker | Producer |
John Battsek | Producer |
Peter Bergen | Producer |
Tyler Gurd | Producer |
Tresha Mabile | Producer |
Courtney Sexton | Producer |
Reg Butler | Producer |
Anna Popova | Producer |