Watching Danger Close, I would say, is a necessity for anyone interested in the documentary genre. Danger Close is unlike any documentary that I've ever seen in how it is able to capture a soberingly and characteristically unconventional portrayal of war. While most documentaries on the subject of war attempt to capture bloodshed, horror, or grotesque imagery in attempts to seduce an unwitting audience into theaters or unapologetically voice personal political opinions; Danger Close does neither. Danger Close strays away from images of bloodshed to present images of brotherhood. This documentary is undoubtedly one of the few based on the soldiers themselves rather than the fight the soldiers are in. This film gives an inside look at what the real lives of soldiers are like as well as the unfortunate real consequences of war on families and soldiers alike. Danger Close's film style is also extremely influential in how it presents itself to its audience. This film follows award-winning war reporter, Alex Quade, as she travels through Iraq, experiencing life among special forces unit soldiers and follows the aftermath of a family, The Pirelli's, after their son Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli is killed in action in Iraq. I'd recommend Danger Close to anyone hoping to get a glimpse at what war is really like in the real world rather than what war is like on a television screen.

After seeing Citizen Soldier, I expected nothing less from Danger Close than the utmost respect for our troops and raw footage of all they endure for our freedom. Directors, David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud once again deliver the epitome of courage, sacrifice, brotherhood, and family in their third film of the Heroes of Valor Collection.In Danger Close, the film follows the female journalist, Alex Quade, from Franklin, Massachusetts, where the fallen Staff Sgt. Rob Pirelli's family lives, to Afghanistan and Iraq in order to uphold his legacy. Having been the leading engineer for a safe haven in Iraq, Pirelli's family was determined to ensure it was still in good condition and being used after he was killed in action in 2007. After being denied, himself, from going overseas, Pirelli's father asked military journalist, Alex Quade, to make and film the trip. Dedicated to reaching the safe haven and fulfilling her promise to Pirelli's family, Quade teams up with Special Forces combat units to lead her safely to Combat Outpost Pirelli. After flying on a different helicopter than planned, Quade escapes death by a hair when the other is gunned down. The documentary alternates between raw footage overseas, to interviews with Pirelli's family, and interviews with Alex Quade, herself, in order to get an inside look into her determination to bring a Gold Star Family closure after losing their beloved son. Viewers travel beside Quade on her journey from post-to-post, spanning hundreds of miles, and sharing in her unwavering dedication along the way. Viewers will find themselves constantly transitioning from sitting on the edges of their seats to reaching for tissue boxes throughout the action of combat, the loss of a brother and son, and the determination of a journalist to fulfill her promise to a family who has endured it all. I highly recommend this film because not only does it give insight as to what our troops experience each day, but it also allows viewers to see what lies behind the freedom that is often taken for granted.

Danger Close is the exciting, new addition to directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud's Heroes of Valor Collection. In the documentary, they join forces with award-winning, military journalist Alex Quade to present an uncensored look at her journey across Iraq to return to Combat Outpost Pirelli. Quade shows amazing perseverance and bravery, jumping from unit to unit to reach her destination and uphold her promise to fallen soldier Rob Pirelli's family to make sure his legacy is preserved. Edited from hours of Quade's own point-and-shoot footage, Danger Close shows real special forces units on combat missions in Iraq. The raw footage combined with interviews with Pirelli's family, former team members and Quade herself paints a more humane image of military life than is common in film. Standout editing allows the filmmakers to pull this off. The mission footage, which even includes cell phone footage taken by the Taliban, can be heart-pounding and nerve-racking at times while the interviews offer more empathetic and sentimental moments. Taken together, Danger Close becomes an honest and moving picture of what honor, legacy and sacrifice really looks like. Quade's footage is impressive, the story is touching and it all works to make a unique experience. I recommend Danger Close to fans of the directors' previous documentaries, The Hornet's Nest and Citizen Soldier, or military documentaries in general as well as anyone interested in a film that digs deep into the human experience.

Danger Close, directed by David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud, is a military documentary film that captures the sense of courage and brotherhood that Special Operation Forces share while deployed on the front lines. This film follows Alex Quade, a highly decorated freelance reporter and documentary filmmaker, as she becomes embedded with Special Forces units and Conventional Forces in order to capture the inspiring story of Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli and the legacy that he left behind. Robert Pirelli, a combat engineer, built combat outpost Pirelli located in Iraq, however, later lost his life in a firefight against Al Qaeda insurgents during a combat mission. As a result, Alex Quade vowed to tell his inspiring story in order to bring closure for the Pirelli family and highlight the legacy that he left behind. Shot in a point & shoot style, this film grants unprecedented access to the life that Special Forces soldiers live and the day to day challenges that they must overcome while on the battle field. The film lasts 90 minutes, however, the raw and heart-warming emotions that you'll feel will last long after you've watched this authentic and visceral film.