'' Restrepo '' received the Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival . The film received a certified fresh rating of 96 % on Rotten Tomatoes ; the consensus states : " Forsaking narrative structure for pure visceral power , '' Restrepo '' plunges viewers into the experiences of soldiers on the front lines of the Afghan War . " Roger Ebert awarded '' Restrepo '' four out of four stars . Additionally , numerous critics and publications included it in their annual top film selections . It was named as one of the top documentary films of 2010 by the National Board of Review . It was nominated for the 2010 Academy Award for Best Documentary , losing to '' Inside Job ''
2010 Sundance Film Festival
2010 Sundance Film Festival
Restrepo (film)