Documentary

Above the Best

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Army Aviators say they fly "above the best" see the lengths these heroes will go to, to protect the soldiers on the ground, and each other during intense combat in the most dangerous places on Earth.

Year

2019

Duration

1h 20m

IMDb

4.7

Trailer

Cast

David Salzberg

Director

Christian Tureaud

Director

CA

Chris Abramo

Self - Arch Angel 32 Pilot

NA

Naser Ahmadi

Self - Terp

Terry Best

Self - US Army Master Sgt

BC

Bill Cook

Self - Arch Angel 32 Pilot

Daniel Flores

Self - US Army Apache Pilot

MH

Matt Hall

Self - US Army Captain

KH

Kristi Hickey

Self - US Army Chinook Pilot

RH

Ross Hovey

Self - US Army Apache Pilot

Paul Lambert

Self - Arch Angel 32 Crew

AT

Anthony Tata

Self - U.S. Army General

William D. Vile

Self - US Army Sgt

RW

Robert White

Self - Arch Angel 32 Crew

EB

Eli Baldrige

Writer

David Salzberg

Writer

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Rapha 💕May 23, 2023

Above The Best was an exceptionally inspirational documentary that presented a story about US soldiers who fought in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. The film was presented through the unique lens of actual raw footage that was captured by the soldiers themselves. An element in the film that I found particularly moving was seeing how the American soldiers teamed together with Afghan troops, which really emphasized the tone of togetherness and selflessness. One of the Afghans, Naser Ahmadi, showed a great deal of heroism while risking his life for his brothers in battle and presented a unique perspective of what occurred during the war. With that being said, Above The Best was a film that guided me to feel a great sense of empathy for these heroes and I really want to encourage you to give it a watch too.

Kathleen AgayaMay 23, 2023

After watching Above The Best, directed by David Salzberg, I felt a strong sense of renewed patriotism and understanding for the courageousness of our American soldiers. Salzberg and Tureaud placed a strong emphasis on the selfless acts of heroism portrayed by warriors such as Chris Ambro and Bill Cook. The heartfelt retelling of the traumatic and strenuous events of combat provided me with an eye-opening grasp on the reality that these are real people who are out risking their lives for our country. The display of valor and selflessness by the soldiers in this film left me feeling utterly grateful and indebted to not only those featured in Above The Best, but American soldiers universally. This inspiring film awakened me to the idea of new perspectives while providing me with a refreshed esteem for our country!

Jolie MariaMay 23, 2023

Above The Best tells a story of selflessness among a team of Army pilots and crew. The brave people of this combat group focus on the mission and what needs to be done and put those needs before their own. The incredible men and women fighting the Taliban are altruistic not only to each other but also to the members of the Afghanistan military. The unity between the two sides is unique to see and sheds light on a part of war that most people don't see. Matt Hall and Naser Ahmadi's connection during the war and ability to help each other when they need is most shows the audience that these people are not enemies but allies. This film is a great story of the courageous men and women that fought alongside each other and were together until the end and for these reasons I would definitely recommend this film!

Mary MatekenyaMay 23, 2023

Very intense look at the reality of war and the good, the bad and the ugly of combat. Up close with the experiences of Apache Pilot Dan Flores and team members in a live action film. Enjoyed the film and sharing it with others.

Noella JolineMay 23, 2023

This is a horrible film about a National Guard Apache unit. They were my unit's replacements in 2006 and they were a horrible unit. The National Guard should not have AH-64 aircraft because being an attack aviator is a full time job. Please do not judge Army attack aviation by this one weird film and by this horrible unit who let their lift brothers and ground forces down day after day. Great, some random warrant officer illegally strapped a GoPro camera to the outside of his aircraft to get flight footage. Wonder if he got an official release from the Army to show his flight footage?? Did he have an Airworthiness Release (AWR) for the addition of the outside camera?? I wouldn't have made a film about a less than stellar Apache unit. There are much better units and pilots out there with much better stories.

MyradeMay 23, 2023

I can't say enough great things about this film. I saw it with a few friends of mine and by the end of it we couldn't help but sit back and reflect on how grateful we are to be protected by men like Daniel Flores. Above the Best is no Hollywood Blockbuster. It is an action film that portrays the real life actions and heroism of real American heroes. The men and women featured in this film get the call and they are out to risk their lives. That is the kind of high stakes situations that are being addressed in this film. This film had me on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the end. I highly recommend this film. David Salzberg has done it again.