The Hornet's Nest

May. 09,2014 R

Rating：

6.7

Genre：

History Documentary War

Keywords：

Afghanistan Explosive War In Afghanistan

Trailer Synopsis Cast

Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history.

Mike Boettcher as Himself

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