Explores the public lies and cover-ups surrounding the death of Pat Tillman in Afghanistan. The football pro left his career after 9/11 to join the Army Rangers and was killed on his second tour of duty. His family became suspicious of the Army's official explanation of his death, eventually leading to an investigation and a Congressional hearing as well as military, political, and media exploitation.
Amir Bar-Lev's The Tillman Story is one of the most infuriating documentaries ever made. And I mean that as the highest compliment. I walked out of this document of an absolutely shameful chapter of our nation's history and the evil men who made it possible and it felt like my ...Read More