We wanted it [the film] apolitical.it was a story of heroism. The death of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens is still plagued by controversy. The CIA base was protected: 6 elite ex-military operators. No other congressman was there that I saw, and we made a decision to go and we saved lives. The ARB report released December 20, 2012, stated that two Americans were wounded. [28][29], Paramount specifically marketed the film to conservatives,[30] in a method similar to previous films Lone Survivor and American Sniper, both of which had beaten box office expectations. The best thing you can do is stay out of their way. Next door, the rough-hewn, non-Ivy League soldiers spend their days lifting weights, drinking beer and video chatting with their kids and wives back home. Bay's direction also received a mixed response, with many criticizing his emphasis on over-the-top action, but some also noting it as one of his most mature and grounded films. According to some reports, Libyan civilians carried Stevens from the room, put him in a private car and rushed him to the hospital, where he passed away from severe asphyxia from smoke. One man got out, climbed to the second floor of a restaurant overlooking the outpost and began taking photos. The CIA matched for lethal weapons before they spread to the global black market. But were not going to get up there and say, You should pick this person. . American fatalities and injuries of the 2012 Benghazi attack, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, "Statement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya", "Clinton says Benghazi is her biggest regret", "Statement on the Deaths of Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. 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[21], On January 14, 2015, John Krasinski was cast in the film, to play one of the lead roles, a former US Navy SEAL. Zuckoff wrote 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi with the surviving members of the six-man security team that tried to rescue Ambassador Christopher Stevens, who died that night along with State Department computer specialist Sean Smith and two others. And its unclear that any different decisions on the night of September 11, 2012from the top brass in Washington to the CIA at the annex next doorcould have saved the ambassador. While the film was praised for its acting performances, action sequences, and dark tone, the script was criticized for its historical liberties. "We knew to get out of there we were going to have to depend on each other, kill them before they kill you," he told "Nightline.". [12] In March 2013 it was reported that the State Department said there were four injured Americans. One very long. That night, a group of militants from Ansar al-Sharia assault the compound. "We jumped up and got ready to go," says former Army Ranger Kris Paronto. He's. Shortly after, he briefly recalls a conversation with Woods they had at the annex and zips his bodybag up. [11], Since then, reports differ regarding the number of Americans wounded in the attacks. We can debate all day long why the order was given or why ['Bob'] held us back. It's an extreme intense heat. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Hillary Clinton has accepted responsibility for not arranging for better security in Libya, though she and the rest of the Obama administration have denied intentionally misleading the public in the days after the attack. [54] Libya's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Salah Belnaba, denounced the film's portrayal of the Libyan people and described it as "fanatical and ignorant. "Whether we'd like to or not, it's still a safety issue. What happened next is ready-made for an action movie: The six operators disobeyed Bobs orders and raced to the compound to rescue their fellow Americans. To understand what really happened, you have to let go of conspiracies, cable news chatter, and political scalp hunting, and instead focus on the very real story of almost unfathomable bravery. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Bay, known for his movies "Transformers" and "Armageddon," said he was drawn to the story of unsung heroes. 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Senior intelligence officials later acknowledged that Woods and Doherty were contracted by the Central Intelligence . At the airport, the CIA staff and the wounded Geist board the plane to Tripoli while the remainder of the GRS team waits for the next plane with the bodies of Stevens, Smith, Woods, and Doherty. "When they heard the RPGs and AK-fire they volunteered.". [35], The film was projected to earn around $20 million in its four-day Martin Luther King weekend debut. Overcome by smoke inhalation, Libyans supposedly found Stevens unresponsive and clinging to life inside one of the rooms. [14], Glen Anthony "Bub" Doherty (July 10, 1970 September 12, 2012)[15] of Encinitas, California,[16] was a native of Winchester, Massachusetts,[17] and a 1988 graduate of Winchester High School. He preferred to let a friendly Libyan militia respond. In addition, he has appeared in such films as Jarhead, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, A Quiet Place and A Quiet . Jack Silva (John Krasinski) arrives in Benghazi and is picked up by his best friend/fellow contractor Tyrone "Rone" Woods (James Badge Dale). I know a guy, said the middle-aged trainer across the table from me. Tiegen said that by the time they got to the compound, the extremists had set fire to the residence with the ambassador inside. Christopher Stevens. John Krasinski poses as Jack Silva in a still from Michael Bay's "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi." | AP Photo By Rachael Bade 01/14/2016 05:16 AM EST But there is no evidence of a stand down order that would have stopped American help from reaching the compound. Tiegen suffered lung damage from repeatedly diving back into the black smoke and flames. "I thought they were vaporized in front of my eyes," says Kris Paronto. Over at the Annex, the security team was told to grab their gear and assemble. [17] On March 5, 2015, THR reported that Dominic Fumusa also signed on, to play John "Tig" Tiegen, one of the members of the security team, who is also a former Marine with weapons expertise. If youve got useful intel, put it in a memo, says the CIAs Hillary stand-in. [15] Freddie Stroma was added to the cast on March 17, 2015, to play the role of an undercover CIA officer in Libya. Stevens, information technology specialist Sean Smith, and a security officer hid in a safe room. [52][53] Many Libyans believed it ignored the contributions of local people who attempted to save the US ambassador. 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Black Hawk Down (2001) showed the deaths of 18 Americans due to a failed 1993 military operation in Somalia during President Bill Clintons tenure, while Fahrenheit 9/11 sought to reveal the fecklessness of President George W. Bushs foreign policy through the debacle of the Iraq War. Michael Bay's 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is not a comic book movie - but it strangely enough does have ties to the world of Marvel Comics. "The extraordinary thing about this story, they did not have to go," he said. To prepare for his role of Jack Silva, John Krasinski dropped from 25% to 8% body fat. [48] Richard Roeper similarly praised 13 Hours in his review for the Chicago Sun-Times. By itself, that couldve been a conversation killer. New to the detail is former US Navy SEAL Jack Silva, who arrives in Benghazi and is picked up by fellow former US Navy SEAL Tyrone "Rone" Woods, the commander of the GRS team and a personal friend of Silva. "[55] Culture and Information Minister, Omar Gawaari, also criticized the film saying: "the movie shows the US contractors who actually failed to secure the ambassador [] as heroes", adding that Michael Bay "turned America's failure to protect its own citizens in a fragile state into a typical action movie all about American heroism". Armed gunmen attacked the compound on Tuesday evening, clashing with Libyan security forces before the latter withdrew as they came under heavy fire. What happened in between is covered in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, a new film from Transformers director Michael Bay in theaters Friday. Eventually, they left without getting the okay. ", "We as a country have gotten politicized or so polarized," he said. The movie, "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," is based on a book co-written by U.S. contractors hired to protect the CIA base in Benghazi. 2012 Benghazi attacks, assaults on a U.S. diplomatic compound and a nearby CIA annex in the city of Benghazi, Libya, on September 11-12, 2012, which resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador to Libyathe first violent death of a U.S. ambassador since 1988. Geist exercised and played video games. One pilot said to us that [the government] was afraid of another Black Hawk Down scenario.. Everythings dull when you get back to the States., Director Michael Bay and Pablo Schreiber on the set of 13 Hours.. The attackers dumped diesel fuel around the grounds and set it alight. Were over there whacking terrorists so they cant come over here., Youre your best person when youre over [there]. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The truth isnt political. Paronto, Jack Silva, and DB Benton were the only GRS security contractors who remained outside to defend the Annex. -USA Today, During our investigation into the 13 Hours true story, we learned that the identity of "Bob" has remained concealed for safety reasons. [11] On February 3, Pablo Schreiber also signed on to star in the film, playing Kris "Tanto" Paronto, one of the six-man security team. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. As the book makes clear, there were no U.S. forces anywhere close to Benghazi that night, a fact verified by countless hearings and investigations over the past three years. New to the detail is former US Navy SEAL Jack Silva, who arrives in Benghazi and is picked up by fellow former US Navy SEAL Tyrone "Rone" Woods, the commander of the GRS team and a personal friend of Silva. Yes. 13 Hours falls into a tradition of political films that offer an indictment proved by tragedy. . But these are also guys with a tremendous sense of duty, who take great pride in service. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/event/2012-Benghazi-attacks, NPR - Chronology: The Benghazi Attack And The Fallout. A distress call was sent to the embassy in Tripoli and to Washington. ", When asked what he says to critics who claim telling his story is politically motivated, Geist said "thats the problem. -Hannity, Yes, like in the 13 hours movie, Tyrone 'Rone' Woods and Glen 'Bub' Doherty were on the roof of a CIA annex building along with fellow members of their team. A firefight began, and 10 minutes later, the first wave was repelled. Former Army Ranger Kris Tonto Paronto and former Marine Sgt. We dont have any fking support! says one of our American operatives. Many Libyans are in shock following the murder of one of Libya's most prominent human rights activists, killed at her home on the day of country's general election . 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