The Tillman Story

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Kyle M 04/03/2024 Insightfully provocative, documentarian Amir Bar-lev solidifies his approach in doing an obstructed story justice with hidden truths digested as more authentical, integral sources than provided records. He spiritually connects with Pat Tillman's admired stature through his family and comrades as they saw, with higher voices, true militaria colors within the period's continuous dishonorably troubled morality within. (A-) See more 02/06/2024 It’s heartfelt, well-told, at times upsetting and full of detail its a smart, well-put together documentary deciphering the real story about one of the most influential football stars in history you really feel for the family, their loss, and the experience is not to be taken lightly and there's alot to be said for how much the media can sensationalize things and thanks to the fine directing Pat Tillman is better understood as not just a soldier in the war but as a real human being The Tillman Story says you can't ever dishonor a late person's memory and what he/she stands for we as people have the right to get all the facts and no one should ever die in vain See more russ m 05/23/2019 Masterful. A great example of never blindly accepting ANY explanation. See more 09/27/2017 That the US government (or any other government for that matter) covers things up and mostly gets away with it should not come as a surprise to anyone. That the US uses their cover-up to glorify their cause, to market their war, that I still find appalling. In a nutshell Pat Tillman is living the all-American dream. He has a beautiful wife and a promising career as an NFL player. He surprises his far from conventional family by giving it all up and enlisting in the army. He is sadly killed in action in what is first reported as an effort to save many lives. He is branded a hero and his face and story splashed across national TV. However, the story is untrue. Mood of the film It is an intriguing look at an unconventional family who thought for themselves and did not blindly follow "God and country". Best performance Pat Tillman comes across as the most intriguing character. Thanks to his very public career as an NFL player there is more than enough footage to give the viewer a glimpse into his character. Also from stories told by friends, family and fellow soldiers he appears to have been a quirky, lively, very committed young man who never wanted fame. Stand-out scene Pat's baby boet gets up at his funeral, glass of beer in hand, and looks all the high and mighty generals and ministers in the eye. They'd all said the same thing: their thoughts are with the family, Pat is with God, it was God's will, etc, etc. So, glass of beer in hand, knowing his brother Pat did not believe in God, baby boet bravely challenges them all by saying, "He's not with God. He's fucking dead, man. He's fucking dead." Negatives The film could have been a tad shorter. Is the film relevant today? Do I need to answer that? See more 06/18/2015 Awesomely done. Watched it several times. Great appreciation for him and must watch. See more 05/08/2014 A little liberal for my liking, but none-the-less it was a story that needed to be told and the federal government was in the wrong. It was kind of surreal seeing some of the generals who I've encountered during my time at MacDill. Pat Tillman was a selfless American hero...and a helluva safety. See more Read all reviews

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