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Amanda Nasc As a film fan, Danger Close quickly absorbed me into a dynamic cinematic experience in which award-winning journalist Alex Quade conceives through her passionate filmmaking style. Her amateur cinematography techniques design an extremely real and visceral setting for this documentary that tells a story of fallen Green Beret soldier Rob Pirelli. Quade goes to great lengths to fulfill the wishes of his family and offers closure of their lost loved one. The film exudes an emotional and authentic perception of Quade's journey in an astute and riveting way. Learning about the life of a young, fallen soldier's heartfelt story of bravery and valor gives the story line depth and clarity of the true heroism behind our military troops. Journalist Alex Quade developed a perfect balance of suspense and authenticity that absorbs you into an uncensored look at both the accomplishments of Rob Pirelli and a glimpse into the real daily lives of our men and women who serve for our country with powerful footage of actual events that happened during war in Iraq. If you're looking for an alluring and engaging film about family, unity and legacy; Danger Close is for you.

Mandy Ford After seeing Citizen Soldier, I expected nothing less from Danger Close than the utmost respect for our troops and raw footage of all they endure for our freedom. Directors, David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud once again deliver the epitome of courage, sacrifice, brotherhood, and family in their third film of the Heroes of Valor Collection.In Danger Close, the film follows the female journalist, Alex Quade, from Franklin, Massachusetts, where the fallen Staff Sgt. Rob Pirelli's family lives, to Afghanistan and Iraq in order to uphold his legacy. Having been the leading engineer for a safe haven in Iraq, Pirelli's family was determined to ensure it was still in good condition and being used after he was killed in action in 2007. After being denied, himself, from going overseas, Pirelli's father asked military journalist, Alex Quade, to make and film the trip. Dedicated to reaching the safe haven and fulfilling her promise to Pirelli's family, Quade teams up with Special Forces combat units to lead her safely to Combat Outpost Pirelli. After flying on a different helicopter than planned, Quade escapes death by a hair when the other is gunned down. The documentary alternates between raw footage overseas, to interviews with Pirelli's family, and interviews with Alex Quade, herself, in order to get an inside look into her determination to bring a Gold Star Family closure after losing their beloved son. Viewers travel beside Quade on her journey from post-to-post, spanning hundreds of miles, and sharing in her unwavering dedication along the way. Viewers will find themselves constantly transitioning from sitting on the edges of their seats to reaching for tissue boxes throughout the action of combat, the loss of a brother and son, and the determination of a journalist to fulfill her promise to a family who has endured it all. I highly recommend this film because not only does it give insight as to what our troops experience each day, but it also allows viewers to see what lies behind the freedom that is often taken for granted.

jsscmrgndvs It is ironic that in a movie peppered with the crackle of the gunfire, the whirring of helicopter blades and the guttural shouts of men, the overall impression once the film fades away, is silence. There is a stillness, after the fighting fades and the dust has settled; there is a void where noise has once been, and it is in this void that Danger Close capitalizes on the true depth of Alex Quade's story. With piquancy and sharpness, directors David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud weave together Quade's journey using raw uncensored footage from the field radically juxtaposed with meditative explorations into the repercussions of life and loss. This film not only manages to capture a soldier's experience but a human one, it explores the stubbornness and vitality of the human spirit in even the most bleak and derelict of places. Showcased in this film is a woman's resilience and dedication, and our inherent ability to survive and thrive in times of peril.

David Ferguson Greetings again from the darkness. This is the third in a series of unparalleled looks at war from the front line courtesy of co-directors Christian Tureaud and David Salzberg. Their 2014 documentary The Hornet's Nest followed war correspondent Mike Boettcher and his son as they covered the most violent era of the Afghanistan War, and 2015's Citizen Soldier went inner circle with the Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Combat team in Afghanistan. This time the focus is on the work of war correspondent Alex Quade, a female reporter (yes, her gender is worth noting) who documented missions carried out by Special Forces teams.Ms. Quade's interviews with Wendy R Anderson provide structure to the film and a chance for viewers to catch their breath in between combat videos. The interviews allow us to get a better feel for Ms. Quade's personality and motivation. She states that after being around soldiers in such stressful and life-threatening times, she believes "I have to tell their stories". These are stories we aren't usually privy to on network news reports. These situations go beyond dangerous and require courage most of us can't imagine.There is some incredible early footage, much shot with night vision, which chronicles a large scale air assault ending in tragedy. The helicopters are being fired upon from ground-based weapons, and one is shot down. We then see how fast the rescue and recovery mission is implemented and how there is no hesitation in going in.Ms. Quade makes this the personal story for one soldier – Rob Pirelli. She interviews his fellow soldiers, and even visits with Rob's parents at their home. The film begins in 2007 and goes into 2008 where she tracks the progress of Combat Outpost Pirelli – a home for a Special Forces team.This is outstanding and eye-opening journalism, and forces viewers to confront the atrocities and always present danger of war. There are times during the interviews where Alex Quade comes off a bit arrogant, but we are reminded of a quote that at times has been attributed to Muhammad Ali, Bear Bryant, and Dizzy Dean … "It ain't bragging if …" Ms. Quade deserves much respect for her tenacity and bravery for doing what's necessary to tell these stories.