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201870 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Combat Obscura

201870 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Miles Lagoze shares unfiltered footage from his experience as a combat videographer with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan.

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Miles Lagoze shares unfiltered footage from his experience as a combat videographer with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan.

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Miles Lagoze, a former combat videographer, presents footage from his time with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. The 70-minute documentary captures the daily life of Marines in a war zone. It shows the chaos of combat, the bonds formed among soldiers, and the emotional struggles they face. Lagoze's personal perspective reveals moments that often go unnoticed, providing a stark view of military life during deployment. The film offers an intimate portrayal of the realities of war.

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