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Warfare: A Gripping Tribute to Iraq Veterans

3/22/2025

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The A24 film “Warfare,” crafted by Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza and director Alex Garland, immerses viewers in a gripping 2006 operation in Ramadi, Iraq. Slated for release on April 11, it draws from soldiers' memories to capture the raw essence of combat. Mendoza honors his injured platoon mate, Elliot Miller, deepening the film's emotional resonance.

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The A24 film “Warfare,” crafted by Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza and director Alex Garland, immerses viewers in a gripping 2006 operation in Ramadi, Iraq. Slated for release on April 11, it draws from soldiers' memories to capture the raw essence of combat. Mendoza honors his injured platoon mate, Elliot Miller, deepening the film's emotional resonance.