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Brendan O'Byrne

The World

This new film looks at the real, enduring toll war exacts on soldiers

Conflict & Justice

War is hell. That’s not new. But Sebastian Junger’s new documentary looks at the mental toll of war from the ground, standing next to soldiers, and how they adapt to coming back to the US.

A soldier remembers Tim Hetherington

Arts, Culture & Media
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