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3A 2019 American war film BasedOnATrueStory, it follows Andrew Briggman (Creator/NatWolff) as he deals with conflicting loyalties when his unit under his commander (Creator/AlexanderSkarsgard), and whether he can really report to authorities when his life is in danger and his commander suspects him.
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5The film is written, directed and produced by Creator/DanKrauss, who also directed the documentary with the same name, and was distributed by Creator/{{A24}} in 2019.
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7Other co-stars include Creator/AdamLong, Creator/RobMorrow, Creator/OsyIkhile, Creator/AnnaFrancolini, and Creator/OliverRitchie.
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11!Tropes in this film:
12* BasedOnATrueStory: Is based on the Maywand District Murders in 2009-2010.
13* DeceasedFallGuyGambit: Killed civilians have weapons planted on their bodies after death, to appear as though they were enemy combatants.
14* RippedFromTheHeadlines: Based on the murders in Afghanistan.
15* ToBeLawfulOrGood: Briggman's struggle is whether or not to report the crimes to the authorities and face a backlash from the leader of the unit or play along with Sergeant Deeks' leadership.
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