The Ground Truth
Genres
Overview
Sometimes the greatest act of courage is to tell the truth. Hear and witness our soldiers in this penetrating film. The shocking Iraq War ground conflict is only a prelude to the even more challenging battles these reluctant heroes face upon their return home.
Details
Budget
$500000
Revenue
$12207
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
2006-09-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6.5
Sean Huze
Himself
Robert Acosta
Himself
Kelly Dougherty
Herself
Patricia Foulkrod
Host / Interviewer
6.0
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