Patriot´s Game

The US Marines. A corp of elite soldiers idolized by war films and venerated by Americans. But beyond the patriotic propaganda, what’s life really like for “the bravest of the brave”? We follow the recruiters scouring supermarkets and universities for the next generation of marines. With the army death toll rising and support for the war falling, the recruiter’s job is getting more and more difficult. Of those who do want to enlist, many will fail the notorious marine selection course – famous for being the toughest in the army. (Verleiher-Text)