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201615 minPGdoc-short

Frogman

201615 minPGdoc-short

Fifteen minutes reveal the hidden stories of a Navy SEAL in Vietnam and the family secrets that strained their relationships.

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Fifteen minutes reveal the hidden stories of a Navy SEAL in Vietnam and the family secrets that strained their relationships.

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Tyler Trumbodirector

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Patrick learned about his father through stories of covert operations as a frogman and Navy SEAL in Vietnam. These narratives connected him to his father's past. However, when his father began conducting secret intelligence work for the US government, many stories remained untold. This secrecy led to struggles within their family. Frogman presents the burdens and sacrifices of a family shaped by the hidden aspects of military service. It is a reflection on the stories that define familial relationships.

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