Approximately 100 hours of footage were shot over six months to document the experiences of a Marine returning from Afghanistan with severe injuries.
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Approximately 100 hours of footage were shot over six months to document the experiences of a Marine returning from Afghanistan with severe injuries.
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Nathan Harris, a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, returns to North Carolina after serving in Afghanistan. He faces a broken leg and post-traumatic stress disorder. Director Danfung Dennis spent a year with Harris and his wife, capturing their struggles as they adjust to life after combat. The film intertwines scenes from Operation Khanjar, a major military operation, with Harris's home life, illustrating the challenges of reintegration. Released in 2011, Hell and Back Again received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.
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The GuardianEyewitness film of military action in Afghanistan combines with the story of a wounded soldier going home, and it pulls no punches.
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Why Watch
- Meet Sergeant Nathan Harris and his post-war struggles.
- See the impact of Operation Khanjar on soldiers.
- Find out how war affects life at home.
Did You Know
- Danfung Dennis shot approximately 100 hours of footage over six months.
- The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature on January 24, 2012.
- Hell and Back Again won the Grierson Award for Best Documentary on a Contemporary Theme on November 6, 2012.
- The documentary was nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy Award due to its appearance in Independent Lens.
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Who directed the documentary Hell and Back Again?
Hell and Back Again was directed by Danfung Dennis.
What was the original title of Hell and Back Again?
The original title of the documentary was Battle for Hearts and Minds.
When was Hell and Back Again nominated for an Academy Award?
Hell and Back Again was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature on January 24, 2012.
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