Going to War
2018, English. Directed by Karl Marlantes & Sebastian Junger.
With unflinching candor, veterans reveal what it's like to go to war.
What is it really like to go to war? Filled with terror, pain, and grief, it also brings exhilaration, and a profound sense of purpose. Renowned authors Karl Marlantes and Sebastian Junger help us make sense of this paradox and get to the heart of what it’s like to be a soldier at war. Veterans of various conflicts reveal some universal truths of combat with unflinching candor.
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- English
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Going to War is streaming on PBS Documentaries and WETA+ in India.
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- Released
- 28 May 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $200K
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Going to War is streaming on PBS Documentaries and WETA+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Going to War?
Going to War (2018) was directed by Karl Marlantes and Sebastian Junger.