Fresh
It's a haunting and welcome addition to the growing library of war documentaries; one that wisely lets its subjects speak for themselves.
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
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The Ground Truth
Overview
Sometimes the greatest act of courage is to tell the truth. Hear and witness our soldiers in this penetrating film. The shocking Iraq War ground conflict is only a prelude to the even more challenging battles these reluctant heroes face upon their return home.
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87%
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Fresh
The voices of these brave young people reverberate hauntingly.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Fresh
Mostly a string of talking-head interviews, but those talking heads -- more than 16 men and women -- are compelling.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Fresh
The Ground Truth powerfully documents the human cost of the Iraq war.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
It's an edifying, upsetting film that offers a different perspective on the situation in the Middle East.
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger
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