Mark Oz Geist was one of the six former elite military operatives who fought back that night. 13 Hours also received many mixed reviews from critics. Thats who killed the ambassador.. But both the testimony and the reason for the award are classified. "Whether we'd like to or not, it's still a safety issue. You tense up. I n Michael Bay's 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, a gang of shouting, masked men storm the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, fire holes through . This was a way to live up to their principles.. Despite repeated calls for air support, none ever came. The Tripoli GRS reinforcements arrive and begin to prepare the CIA and DSS staff for their departure to the airport. "The extraordinary thing about this story, they did not have to go," he said. Code name: G.R.S. It focuses on a team of six military contractors who happened to be stationed at the CIA base when the fighting broke out. He left the Navy in 2005 as a petty officer first class and joined the CIA. Wickland takes Stevens and Smith, an IT specialist, to the safe room. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. (Stevens was found by Libyans inside the outpost nearly dead from smoke inhalation. Someone who lies to the families of those four victims in Benghazi can never be president of the United States, Florida Sen. Mark Rubio said. Knowing that an attack by the militants is imminent, the CIA staff of the Annex makes several desperate calls for help, but only former US Navy SEAL Glen "Bub" Doherty, a GRS operator in Tripoli, helps. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. . From the time we got the call to the time the last [CIA Global Response Staff member] got out of Benghazi 13 hours later, it was a story of heroism. Tiegen spent the morning accompanying the station chief, known only as Bob, on meetings with Libyan officials. "That's where the difference is where people understand that we are going to give our lives. The movie is based on a book co-written by Geist, Paronto and Tiegen and other former elite operatives hired as security contractors to guard the Benghazi compound. 13 Hours is likely to be much more popular among conservatives than among the audiences Clinton is trying to woo in the Democratic primary. Reuters. Fellow annex security team member Mark Geist, a former Marine, says that the CIA station chief, who is referred to as "Bob" in the book and movie, kept the men from responding for "almost 30 minutes." [14] David Denman signed on to star in the film on March 3, 2015, playing Boon, an elite sniper. Please select which sections you would like to print: Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. He preferred to let a friendly Libyan militia respond. All Rights Reserved. The team couldn't locate Stevens but rescued his security detail, who were separated during the fire. The first shots exploded around 9:40 p.m. On Sept. 11, 2012, a group of local fighters, AK-47s in hand, burst through the fortified front gate of a US outpost in Benghazi, Libya. [5][6] Stevens is the first U.S. ambassador killed in an attack since Adolph Dubs was killed in 1979. The movie is based on the book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff and that team of operatives. [34] He retired as a senior chief petty officer in 2010. They loaded guns and body armor into a waiting armored car as they watched flames rise from the nearby outpost. Your body starts to do weird things. "We jumped up and got ready to go," says former Army Ranger Kris Paronto. Zuckoff met repeatedly with, and grew close to, the five security operators: Mark "Oz" Geist, Kris "Tanto" Paroto, John "Tig" Tiegen, and two who asked to be identified by pseudonyms and appear in the book as Jack Silva and Dave "D.B." Benton. [39], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}320340.8N 200451.3E / 32.061333N 20.080917E / 32.061333; 20.080917. The drone would have given them "eyes on" and the AC 130 gunship would have provided them with support in the way of firepower. Even with his arm nearly severed, he tried to return fire. -USA Today, During our investigation into the 13 Hours true story, we learned that the identity of "Bob" has remained concealed for safety reasons. Benghazi became one of the most dangerous places on Earth. A sixth team member, Tyrone "Rone" Woods, died in the rescue. 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"We were never given the OK to go," says Kris Paronto. [35][36], Woods also served with distinction at the Naval Medical Center San Diego as a registered nurse and certified paramedic. Our American heroes are just a mile away, armed to the teeth and ready to come to the rescue. Stevens was killed when the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, was attacked by members of Ansar al-Sharia on September 11-12, 2012.J. [37] However, The Hollywood Reporter noted that the film could outperform expectations if it was buoyed by waves of patriotism. It does show that security at the diplomatic compound was insufficient and signs of trouble were ignored, in part due to government ineptitude. Paronto is approached by his 17-Feb allies and gives them some keys to Gaddafi's old armored vehicles. [57] However, Greg P. Russell (one of the four nominees from the film) had his nomination rescinded when it was discovered that he had contacted voters for the award by telephone in violation of campaigning regulations. No one has talked about those 13 hours and what happened.. 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. Shibaji (Bengali: ) is a Bengali film Directed by Babu Ray.. Fearing the worst, the operators prepare to make a final stand until it is revealed that the convoy is an element of the Libya Shield Force militia that is escorting the GRS reinforcements. "[50], In a mixed review, Inkoo Kang of TheWrap praised 13 Hours for its action scenes, but panned Bay's direction as "myopic". Jack Silva arrives in Benghazi a few weeks before September 11th as one of those security contractors. [18] On May 7, 2015, Toby Stephens was set to play Glen "Bub" Doherty, another of the security team members. Likely due to a boost from the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, the film made $40 million in DVD and Blu-ray sales by August 2016. Republicans are talking about the potential impact of the movie, which could again help to redefine Benghazi attacks as a moment of failure for Obama and Clinton. -Special Report with Bret Baier, "We're the ones who saved five American lives at the consulate because we left when we did," says former Marine Mark Geist, responding to the assertion that a stand-down order was never given. Please try again later. The nobleness of Silva Xavier's defense has made him a . Combined, there were fewer than 30 Americans in the compounds the night of the attacks. [27], Unusual for a major American film, the film was given only a limited release in Canada during its American wide opening weekend, playing in select theatres in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa. ", When asked what he says to critics who claim telling his story is politically motivated, Geist said "thats the problem. He would be about the only outside assistance the Annex would get. There were two compounds. [39], 13 Hours received mixed reviews from critics, though some viewed it as a welcomed tame effort from Michael Bay. Both John Krasinski (left) and David Denmans characters use pseudonymous names (Krasinski as Jack Silva and Denman as Dave Benton) as their real identities have not been revealed. After trying and failing to locate Ambassador Stevens in a smoke-filled building, they evacuated the remaining Americans to the annex, taking fire all the way. "We saved another 25 lives at the annex. Minutes later, the operators and surviving outpost personnel were packed into two cars, driving the dangerous streets back to the Annex. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Youre willing to give your life for someone, Paronto says. Yes. 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. That was a powerful engine." "When they heard the RPGs and AK-fire they volunteered.". The three contractors were also joined by ex-SEALs Tyrone Woods and Jack Silva (played by The Office alum John Krasinki in the film) and former Marine Dave Benton, both pseudonymous names because their real identities have not been revealed. On Sept. 11, 2012, Ansar l-Sharia armed militants attacked a U.S. diplomatic compound and then a CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, killing four Americans, including U.S. That's who killed the ambassador." John Krasinski plays Jack Silva, an alias for another one of the contractors guarding the annex when the diplomatic compound came under attack. The film follows six members of the Annex Security Team who fought to defend the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya after waves of attacks by militants on September 11, 2012. [22], Principal photography began on April 27, 2015, in Malta and Morocco. There are pilots that come up to us and say, Sorry, dude. Suddenly, mortars rained down, landing atop a building and killing Woods and Glen Doherty, a former SEAL whod arrived in the night from Tripoli. January 13, 2016 1:57 PM EST. Better spend 'em quick; things change fast here in Benghazi. The release of 13 Hours will re-start the conversation over Benghazi and introduce a whole new audience to the events of that night, Brian O. Walsh, President of Future45, told CNN. You have reached your limit of free articles. The incident has become one of the most highly politicized events in modern US history. Those words were used verbatim100 percent. And that was just a prelude to the really hairy stuff, an Alamo-like stand against unseen enemies raining bullets, RPGs, and eventually mortar shells on the besieged Americans. Although he lamented the script, Roeper found the film to be a "solid action thriller with well-choreographed battle sequences and strong work from the ensemble cast". And you miss the brotherhood. 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. . It faced competition from fellow newcomer Ride Along 2, as well as holdovers The Revenant and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. ", ABC News' Ely Brown and Justin Fishel contributed to this report, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. One pilot said to us that [the government] was afraid of another Black Hawk Down scenario.. Its shameful that, in order to highlight the heroism of some, those responsible for the movie felt the need to denigrate the courage of other Americans who served in harms way., Congressional committees have been told CIA officials were trying to protect the rescue team and waited to team up with local militias. At 6:43 a.m., a car bearing Libyan police markings filled with three men pulled up to the diplomatic outpost. The identity of the real Jack Da Silva is not known. Our ersatz Hillary Clinton, the CIA officer in charge of the Benghazi intelligence annex on the night of the attack, is clammy and immediately repellant. In 2012, following the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, Benghazi in Libya is named one of the most dangerous places in the world, and countries have pulled their diplomatic offices out of the country in fear of an attack by militants. He was appointed U.S. ambassador to Libya in May 2012 and was based in Tripoli. Thats just the truth. By itself, that couldve been a conversation killer. We wanted it apolitical, Kris Tanto Paronto, a former Army Ranger and one of the Benghazi six, tells The Post. 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 . At dawn, friendly Libyan forces rolled up in 50 armored vehicles. 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Corrections? The identity of the real Jack Da Silva is not known. Joaquim Jos da Silva Xavier, byname Tiradentes (Portuguese: "Tooth-puller"), (born 1748, near So Joo del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazildied April 21, 1792, Rio de Janeiro), Brazilian patriot and revolutionary who organized and led the first major outbreak against Portuguese rule in Brazil. Coming just weeks before the first votes are cast and in the form of a major motion picture from Hollywood, the timing couldnt be worse for Secretary Clinton.. Starring John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Pablo Schreiber |, Copyright 2023 HistoryvsHollywood.com, CTF Media. They were gassed up and ready to go, but for mysterious and presumably nefarious reasons werent sent in to rescue the besieged Americans. "[45] On Metacritic the film has a score of 48 out of 100, based on 36 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Thu 26 Jun 2014 11.42 EDT. If youve got useful intel, put it in a memo, says the CIAs Hillary stand-in. 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 Bay, known for his movies "Transformers" and "Armageddon," said he was drawn to the story of unsung heroes. Period.. The smoke is so thick and black, he said. The story of this film revolves around the main character Shivaji who is a goon.He was hired by the villain Bishal Sarkar to kill the judge Prasanta Mullick (Ranjit Mallick) as he refuses to receive the bribe and announces death sentence for his youngest brother, Vicky Sarkar. In the years since, conservatives accusations about her mishandling of the crisis have followed her and damaged her standing. 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. Bob : I'm staying. Tiegen suffered lung damage from repeatedly diving back into the black smoke and flames. Read More: How Hillary Clinton Won the Benghazi Hearing, And if theres any question that the Bay movie is being used as a political stunt, two Republican groups will host a screening of the movie on Friday in Washington, D.C., and Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton will speak at the event. [54] Libya's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Salah Belnaba, denounced the film's portrayal of the Libyan people and described it as "fanatical and ignorant. That night, a group of militants from Ansar al-Sharia assault the compound. Check out his new book Strong: Nine Workout Programs for Women to Burn Fat, Boost Metabolism, and Build Strength for Life, with coauthor Alwyn Cosgrove. In the film's most controversial scene, the CIA chief in Benghazi (identified only as "Bob") tells the military contractors there when they seek permission to go defend the embassy to "stand down" and thus denies them permission. I was at dinner with a group of fitness pros last October when I mentioned that I had interviewed John Krasinski for an upcoming issue of Mens Health. Four Americans died in the 2012 Benghazi attack: Ambassador Chris Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith, and two CIA operatives, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both former Navy SEALs. [38], Woods was portrayed by actor James Badge Dale in the 2016 film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. [49] Like Roeper's review, New York Daily News' Joe Dziemianowicz was less receptive toward the script, but applauded the film's focus on the real-life attack, summarizing: "War is gritty here, not glamorous [Michael Bay] delivers a gripping, harrowing, and heartfelt film. 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