"THE HERO" A Tribute to Michael Monsoor

Monsoor enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in 2004. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team Three.
He encountered the harsh lifestyle of war in
Ramadi, Iraq; however, he did not understand the danger that he and his comrads will encounter throughout their quest to stay alive.
When an ambush was set upon them,
a grenade had been launched onto the rooftop, threatening the lives of the his teammates. Michael Monsoor, reacted by sacrificing his body as protection absorbing the potential destruction and impact of the grenade, saving his friends lives. He was then awarded The Medal of Honor, as the first to be, from a Navy SEAL.
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Emil Keshavarzi - Michael Monsoor/Director

Arman Manukyan - Friend 1

Paramaz Petrosyan - Friend 2

Arthur Baghramian - Friend 3

George Abgaryan - Cameraman

Menuoa Keshishyan - Senior Drill Sargaent

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The Funeral - Band of Horses

Till I Collapse - Eminem (Instrumental)

Ground Control to Major Tom - David Bowe
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This Student Film is dedicated to Michael Monsoor

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[WMAIstudents]

have him look at an angle at least.

overall it was a good effort and had heart of a filmmaker with the best intentions. Keep going forth.

[bballinem]

@WMAIstudents Wow Thanks a lot man I really appreciate the help. I will defenitley use these tips in my future videos. Thanks again

[xx3m3raldxx]

Great video. awesome amateur job. keep it upp.

[bballinem]

@xx3m3raldxx Thanks Lin

[The85F0X]

HAHA i met Mikey in Ramadi in early september, end of august time frame, while this is so damn cheesy, Mikey would be laughing his ass off.

[WMAIstudents]

here's a few tips i can thing of for you to use for the future. If you want a steadier camera while walking put the camera on a tripod and add some weight to it. Adds stability.

Also, during the shots when the soldiers are on the ground; instead of looking down at them, have the camera on the ground with them. Makes us feel closer to them and adds some tension.

final tIp: try to avoid flat shots. at 3:08 is a good example. His head is completely at profile and it looks unappealing.