In a follow-up to the powerful 2009 documentary Brothers at War, Executive Producer Gary Sinise and Director Jake Rademacher announced the documentary Brothers After War will be released in more than 100 theaters nationwide beginning February 28.
Brothers at War shared an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. Director Jake Rademacher set out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers, who were serving in Iraq.
Now, 16 years later, Brothers After War invites audiences on a raw and moving journey as veterans explore themes of loss, identity, and hope as they transition from the battlefield to civilian life.
The film combines footage from Rademacher’s time embedded with elite Soldiers and Marines during the height of the Iraq War with present-day reunions, capturing the resilience and humanity of those who serve.
Through moments of humor, vulnerability, and reflection, the film speaks to audiences in the unique language of veterans to shed light on their struggles—PTSD, depression, suicide, loneliness, and the search for meaning—while inspiring dialogue, connection, and hope for military families, veterans, and supporters alike.
Rademacher shared, “The battle doesn’t end when they leave the war. BROTHERS AFTER WAR is an insider’s look at the extraordinary journeys veterans undertake to heal and move forward.”
“The production was an intimate opportunity to witness Veterans’ sacrifices, unseen battles, and post traumatic growth. With BROTHERS AFTER WAR, we want to have Americans see our Veterans as they really are and walk beside them on their journey home.”
Executive Producer Gary Sinise added, “BROTHERS AFTER WAR is a beautiful portrayal of the journey from warfighter to veteran. It’s important that we do all we can to ensure the public does not forget about the men and women who have served and the families who supported them.”
“This film is a tribute to their sacrifices, their resilience, and their character—and that is why I and the Gary Sinise Foundation supported the creation of this important film.”
Since 2011, Brothers at War workshops—attended by over 40,000 participants and credited with saving lives— continues to help service members and their families navigate the challenges of deployment and life beyond.
Gary Sinise, who has supported veterans, first responders, heroes, and defenders for more than 40 years and established the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2011 as an extension of those efforts, is proud to also sponsor the Brothers After War seminar where veterans and their families can see the film, journal about their experiences, and engage in interactive discussion.
This seminar has already been credited with saving a veteran’s life from suicide.
Watch the trailer here:
