Where Soldiers Come From

Where Soldiers Come From (2011)

September 9th, 20111h 33min

Documentary, War
54%

Overview

From a small town in northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan, "Where Soldiers Come From" follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard after graduating from high school. It chronicles the young men's transformation from teenagers to soldiers to 23-year-old combat veterans. The film offers an intimate look at the young men who fight our wars.


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