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1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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On November 19, 2005, Iraqi insurgents bombed a convoy of U.S. Marines in Haditha, Iraq. This results in the death of the company's most popular officer. Enraged by their loss, his comrads carry out a brutal retaliation. This massacre leaves 24 men, women and children dead in Haditha, Iraq. Follows the story of the U.S. Marine Kilo Company, an Iraqi family, and the insurgents who plant the roadside bomb
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007
Special features: Commentary by Nick Broomfield; commentary by Elliot Ruiz; the making of Battle for Haditha; a soldier's story: in conversation with Eric Mehalacopoulos; casting tapes: Andrew McClaren; casting tapes: Elliot Ruiz; in the line of duty: an interview with Elliot Ruiz; theatrical trailer
Elliot Ruiz, Yasmine Hanani
MPAA rating: R; for war violence, disturbing images, and pervasive language
DVD, widescreen (enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround
English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing