American Descent
“War is hell. The trip home is worse.”
Synopsis
In 2014, Sergeant First Class Stephen Harris edited and uploaded this film. It was his message to the world. A group of teenagers are sent an unlabeled DVD from a U.S. Army base in Afghanistan containing a video of a strange woman tied to a tree. It ends with a clue. The teens follow the clue to another and yet another, until what started out as a game becomes a terrifying chase into the psychopathic mind of Harris. At the end of the line, the teens' world comes full circle as they discover they weren't just playing a game, they were pawns in a revenge plot only a master of war could devise.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brooks Hunter
- Screenplay & Story
- Brooks Hunter, Robert Menzies, Maggie Newton
- Original Title
- American Descent
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
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Brooks Hunter
Brooks Hunter, Robert Menzies, Maggie Newton
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Brooks Hunter
Director
Brooks Hunter
Writer
Robert Menzies
Writer
Maggie Newton
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What is American Descent about?
In 2014, Sergeant First Class Stephen Harris edited and uploaded this film. It was his message to the world. A group of teenagers are sent an unlabeled DVD from a U.S. Army base in Afghanistan containing a video of a strange woman tied to a tree. It ends with a clue. The teens follow the clue to another and yet another, until what started out as a game becomes a terrifying chase into the psychopathic mind of Harris. At the end of the line, the teens' world comes full circle as they discover they weren't just playing a game, they were pawns in a revenge plot only a master of war could devise.
Who directed American Descent?
American Descent was directed by Brooks Hunter.
Who stars in American Descent?
The principal cast of American Descent includes Eva Link, Madeline Link, Olivier Surprenant, Caeden Lawrence, Rachel Cairns.
When was American Descent released and how long is it?
American Descent was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Descent?
American Descent holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.