Restrepo (2010)

Directed by Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington, 'Restrepo' is a visceral, ground-level look at a platoon of U.S. soldiers stationed in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan. The film eschews political commentary, focusing entirely on the daily lives, fears, and bonds of the men at the remote Outpost Restrepo. It is widely considered one of the most authentic depictions of modern infantry combat ever filmed.

By staying with the soldiers for over a year, the filmmakers captured the raw reality of war, from the adrenaline of firefights to the crushing boredom and grief.