Destined to be one of the most important documentaries of the year, The Tillman Story would already be compelling enough on the merits of its own tragic subject matter. The movie expands in significance when the misguided actions, horrific mistakes, media myth-making, and clumsy attempts at ass-covering deception in the highest levels of government unfold as a calamitous metaphor for the entire Iraq debacle itself.
After an appreciative reception at Sundance, The Tillman Story was picked up by The Weinstein Compnay for distribution and opens in theaters August 20. Two variations of the poster after the cut.