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201884 minNRdocumentary

5.1/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Military Conflict

Chain of Command

201884 minNRdocumentary

5.1/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Over the course of a year, military personnel and intelligence operatives in Iraq and Afghanistan face difficult decisions in counterterrorism operations.

Military Conflict

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Over the course of a year, military personnel and intelligence operatives in Iraq and Afghanistan face difficult decisions in counterterrorism operations.

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Kevin Carrawaydirector

Lawrence Sarawriter

Kevin Carrawaywriter

Michael Jai White

Michael Jai Whitecast

Max Ryan

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In Iraq and Afghanistan, military personnel and intelligence operatives face the challenges of counterterrorism operations. Over the course of a year, they navigate violent extremism and make tough decisions that impact their missions. Directed by Bethel Buckalew, Chain of Command runs for 84 minutes and presents the moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices of those involved in these conflict zones. The film captures the difficulties of achieving security and peace in areas marked by instability.

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