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Heval explores the gripping real-life story of British-born actor Michael Enright, who abandoned his Hollywood career to volunteer for the fight against ISIS in Syria. Some thought he was a selfless hero battling America's most insidious enemy; others saw him as a hot-tempered narcissist, staging a publicity stunt to further his career. But when his service ended, neither the UK nor the US welcomed him back. Enright and his complex story captured international attention when several media reports, including an in-depth profile in The Washington Post by Manuel Roig-Franzia, confirmed his participation in the Syrian conflict. Through incisive interviews with the actor, his supporters, his detractors, and top-tier foreign affairs experts -- and featuring the actor's own jaw-dropping, never-before-seen helmet-cam video of deadly battles with and interrogations of ISIS fighters -- HEVAL gives viewers unprecedented access into a war against evil and one man's controversial role in it. Today, Enright is struggling to negotiate his way back into his adopted homeland of the United States. Several prominent U.S. officials have come to his defense but global support is waning and Enright's future is more uncertain than ever.

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Audience Member Mike Enright is still not home! Lost "metric tons" of respect to actors who remains silent!! (Hint: just claim ignorance and act now!) I won't even…. Yo this cookie though !!! Green Island Bakery in DC— Lost my train of thought…this cookie is everything. #blameitonmyADD #mikefoughtandyoudidnt #enjoyholidayswithyourfamily Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member It's one of the best documentaries I have ever watched. Edge of your feet, happiness and sadness, the bravery of real life heroes of the war. And the discussing behaviour of bureaucrats. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Heval explores the gripping real-life story of British-born actor Michael Enright, who abandoned his Hollywood career to volunteer for the fight against ISIS in Syria. Some thought he was a selfless hero battling America's most insidious enemy; others saw him as a hot-tempered narcissist, staging a publicity stunt to further his career. But when his service ended, neither the UK nor the US welcomed him back. Enright and his complex story captured international attention when several media reports, including an in-depth profile in The Washington Post by Manuel Roig-Franzia, confirmed his participation in the Syrian conflict. Through incisive interviews with the actor, his supporters, his detractors, and top-tier foreign affairs experts -- and featuring the actor's own jaw-dropping, never-before-seen helmet-cam video of deadly battles with and interrogations of ISIS fighters -- HEVAL gives viewers unprecedented access into a war against evil and one man's controversial role in it. Today, Enright is struggling to negotiate his way back into his adopted homeland of the United States. Several prominent U.S. officials have come to his defense but global support is waning and Enright's future is more uncertain than ever.
Director
Adam R. Wood
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 23, 2021
Runtime
1h 46m