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"Retrograde" is a 2022 American documentary film directed by Matthew Heineman and distributed by National Geographic Documentary Films. It chronicles the final months of the United States' 20-year military presence in Afghanistan, focusing on a Green Beret unit and the Afghan National Army officers they trained. The film captures the withdrawal of US forces and the subsequent collapse of the Afghan government as the Taliban advances. It provides an on-the-ground perspective for viewers of contemporary military and geopolitical history.
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What does Retrograde document in Afghanistan?
Retrograde follows the final months of the United States' 20-year military presence in Afghanistan. It focuses on a U.S. Green Beret unit and Afghan forces facing the consequences of the withdrawal.
Who directed the documentary Retrograde?
Retrograde was directed by Matthew Heineman and released in 2022. It was distributed by National Geographic Documentary Films.
Whose perspective does Retrograde emphasize?
The documentary moves from the embedded U.S. military perspective toward the Afghan soldiers and civilians left to confront the changing political and military situation. That structure makes the end of the mission feel like an ongoing Afghan crisis rather than a simple American conclusion.
How is Retrograde different from Restrepo?
Restrepo, directed by Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington, documents an earlier U.S. deployment in Afghanistan, while Retrograde focuses on the withdrawal period and its aftermath. The two films are related war documentaries but cover different stages of the conflict.
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