In August 2005, Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Williams and his squad were sent on a rescue mission in Barwanah, Iraq. En route, their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb. Of Travis' entire 12-person team, he alone survived. Here, Travis reflects on the hours and days after the explosion, as well as his life now, and pays tribute to the men he left behind.
Funding provided by:
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
In partnership with
POV
Directed by: The Rauch Brothers
Art Direction: Bill Wray
Producers: Lizzie Jacobs, Maya Millett & Mike Rauch
Animation: Tim Rauch
Audio Produced by: Yasmina Guerda & Nadia Reiman
Music (Open): Fredrik
Label: The Kora Records
Publisher: House of Hassle
Music (Close): Christopher Bowen
Label: MovieScore Media
Publisher: Christopher Bowen
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