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POV  Where Soldiers Come From - Trailer

A group of friends goes to war in Afghanistan Details

 
 

Program: POV

Episode: Where Soldiers Come From - Trailer

From a small town in northern Michigan to the mountains of Afghanistan, "Where Soldiers Come From" follows the journey of childhood friends who join the National Guard after graduating from high school. It chronicles the young men's transformation from teenagers to soldiers to 23-year-old combat veterans, the film offers an intimate look at the young men who fight our wars.

Duration: (1:57)
Premiere Date: 11/10/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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