Introduction

The Hornet’s Nest is a 2014 American documentary film about the Afghanistan war, directed by David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud.

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Outline

The film follows two journalists, Mike Boettcher and Carlos Boettcher (a father and son), embedded with a group of United States Armed Forces troops sent on a mission into one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys. The three-day mission becomes an intense nine days of fighting against the enemy.

Trivia

• The Hornet’s Nest won the Chairman’s Award at the San Diego Film Festival in 2014.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud.
• Producer(s): Christian Tureaud and David Salzberg.
• Production: HighRoad Entertainment and BASE Productions.
• Distributor(s): Freestyle Releasing.
• Release Date: 09 May 2014.
• Running Time: 97 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.