The Hornet's Nest

The Hornet's Nest is a visceral and immersive documentary that follows Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict journalist Mike Boettcher and his son, Carlos, as they embed with elite U.S. troops in the most dangerous regions of Afghanistan. Utilizing raw, real-life footage, the film captures a planned one-day strike that evolves into nine days of harrowing, intense combat against a hidden enemy in a hostile valley where foreign troops had never previously ventured. Beyond the battlefield tactics, the story deeply explores the emotional bond between a father and son while highlighting the profound sacrifices and unbreakable brotherhood of the soldiers fighting on the front lines of the longest war in American history. The Hornet's Nest - official trailer Watch The Hornet's Nest on Amazon Prime Video