# The Tillman Story (2010)

> An angry, compassionate investigation into how Pat Tillman’s sacrifice was transformed from personal conviction into military propaganda.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28737

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Amir Bar-Lev
- Cast: Josh Brolin, Mary Tillman, Russell Baer, Pat Tillman Sr., Philip Kensinger, Stan Goff, Jason Parsons, Bryan O'Neal
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568334/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: angry, mournful, morally incisive, serious viewing, history study

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of sacrifice and manipulation in the military and media.

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