Private Project

We Answered the Call

WE ANSWERED THE CALL is a 30-minute documentary told in first person by COL Jim Wilhite and other officers who were a part of the mission to build the National Military Academy of Afghanistan. It features interviews and archival photography and video.

  • Scott Holmgren
    Director
  • Scott Holmgren
    Writer
  • James Wilhite
    Producer
  • Scott Holmgren
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Military, Educational
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2015
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Branson Veterans Week Film Festival
    Branson, Missouri
    United States
    November 7, 2015
    World Premiere
  • GI Film Festival
    Washington, DC
    United States
    May 22, 2016
    East Coast Premiere
  • Central Florida Film Festival
    Ocoee, Florida
    United States
    September 3, 2016
    Winner, Best Documentary
  • Miami VET Fest
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    September 24, 2016
Director - Scott Holmgren