Seeing them back to back, one can see how Amir Bar-Lev's The Tillman Story (2010) parallels Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (2011) and vice versa: documentary format, three brothers, divorced parents, fame; but instead of being raised Pentecostalists like the Followills, the Tillmans are freethinkers; and instead of forming a rock band like the Followills, two of the Tillman brothers (Pat and Kevin) become US Army Rangers, and one of them is killed by his own men.
The Tillman Story is a compelling documentary (with subtle narration by Josh Brolin) about the Tillman family, but it also provides insight into soldiering in Iraq and Afghanistan, and specifically a clear focus on the "friendly fire" death of Pat Tillman in 2004, its subsequent coverup, and distorted reshaping as a propaganda tool.
Today's Rune: Defense.
5 comments:
I'd be interested in this. I liked Tillman as an athlete for sure.
I'll check it out.
I will definitely have to see this, sounds interesting.
Erik, a terrible, senseless tragedy. I will definatley see this one.
Cheers, all, thanks for the comments! Worth checking out.
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