​FINNGATE
TELEVISION
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT:
THE LONG ROAD HOME
Based on the New York Times best-selling book by internationally acclaimed journalist Martha Raddatz, The Long Road Home tells the story of “Black Sunday,” when a small platoon of soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division was ferociously ambushed in Sadr City, Baghdad, in April 2004. Eight Americans would make the ultimate sacrifice that day and more than 65 would be seriously wounded. The eight-part global miniseries event offers viewers a gripping and intimate look at the toll war takes on soldiers and their families. The emotional journey follows the action on two fronts: the chaotic and terror-filled streets of Sadr City and the homefront at Fort Hood, where family members desperately await news of their loved ones.
Created by Mikko Alanne
Based on the book by Martha Raddatz
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Starring Michael Kelly, Jason Ritter, Kate Bosworth, E.J. Bonilla, Jon Beavers, Noel Fisher, Darius Homayoun, Sarah Wayne Callies, Jorge Diaz, Ian Quinlan and Jeremy Sisto
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Directed by Phil Abraham and Mikael Salomon
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A Finngate Television Production for National Geographic
CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR
THE LONG ROAD HOME
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WINNER - 3 IMAGEN AWARDS
BEST PRIMETIME MINISERIES
BEST ACTOR - TELEVISION - E.J. BONILLA
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - TELEVISION - JORGE DIAZ
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CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS NOMINEE
BEST LIMITED SERIES
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CABLEFAX AWARDS
WINNER BEST SHOWRUNNER - MIKKO ALANNE
NOMINEE BEST MINISERIES
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BEST TELEVISION SERIES OF THE YEAR
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“★ ★ ★ ★ ★”
TV Guide
“MAGNIFICENT” - “BEAUTIFUL” - “EXCEPTIONAL”
“Heartbreakingly real… without question one of
the finest television offerings of the year.”
San Francisco Chronicle
“BRUTAL” - “MESMERIZING” -“ESSENTIAL”
The Huffington Post
“CAPTIVATING” - “MUST-SEE”
The Mercury News
“HARROWING” - “POETIC”
San Antonio Express News
“SHATTERING”
Salt Lake Tribune
“STUNNING”
“Compelling, suspenseful and incredibly moving…
one of the most distinguished and riveting programming efforts of the season.”
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“MASTERFUL”
“The most intense viewing experience I’ve had this year.”
The Baltimore Sun