Amir Bar-Lev’s
The Tillman Story is a heartbreaking and profoundly troubling documentary filled with unanswered questions and hidden truths. Like his previous film,
My Kid Could Paint That,
The Tillman Story is about an investigation that, in the end, does not come to a satisfying conclusion. In this case, of course, the stakes are much higher.
Pat Tillman served as a convenient symbol of American heroism and sacrifice in the wake of 9/11. For reasons he refused to make public, Tillman gave up a successful career in the NFL to join the military and fight in Afghanistan, alongside his brother Kevin. As the documentary shows, the nationa...
Released:
2009
Rated:
R
Length:
94 mins