Critically Acclaimed Afghan War Film ‘The Hornet’s Nest’ Donated to the National Infantry Foundation
Film Execs, Embedded Journalist and Soldiers to Attend Dedication Screening
October 7, 2014: The Hornet’s Nest, which tells the story of father and son journalists embedded with U.S. Armed Forces on the front lines in Afghanistan, will be donated to the National Infantry Foundation during a special event at the National Infantry Museum’s IMAX Theatre Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
Attending the screening will be Peabody and Emmy Award winning journalist Mike Boettcher and co-producers/co-directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. Members of the Army and Marine Corps who are featured in the film will also attend.
The Hornet’s Nest has received critical acclaim from film critics, military families and the general public for its heart-pounding action and non-political point of view. It tells the story of two real-life journalists, Mike and Carlos Boettcher, who are the only father and son team ever to embed within U.S. Armed Forces fighting on the front lines in Afghanistan. With cameras rolling, the Boettchers were side-by-side with American forces in some of the conflict’s toughest battles. They spent almost two years covering the American troop surge, considered the most violent era of the Afghanistan war. What ultimately unfolds is a true story of survival for the troops and for a father and son who seek to rekindle their relationship under the most harrowing of circumstances.
“We’re glad to be able to offer this film for special screenings,” said National Infantry Foundation President Ben Williams. “Its accurate depiction of combat and the life-changing experience it presents to those we call upon to protect our freedom fits nicely with the museum’s mission of honoring Soldiers past, present and future.”
Limited, first come, first served seating will be available to the general public for this free event. An introduction will precede the 97-minute film, and there will be time for questions and discussion afterward. The film carries an ‘R’ rating for rough language throughout.
For more information on the film, please visit The Hornet’s Nest website and Facebook pages.