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Father Soldier Son

Father Soldier Son

Documentary · War · 2020

When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.

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Father Soldier Son

“Duty. Country. Family.”

2020 Documentary · War 1h 39m

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6.5 / 10

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When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Leslye Davis · Catrin Einhorn

B

Brian Eisch

Himself

I

Isaac Eisch

himself

J

Joey Eisch

himself

R

Roxanne Gregory

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Put Father Soldier Son on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.