The Hornet's Nest
May 09 2014
•2h 33m
•War, Documentary, History
Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history.
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Carlos Boettcher
Himself
Mike Boettcher
Himself
Kalen M. Waite
Himself
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