However, he has also run into issues when it comes to accuracy.
Scott took the testimonials of many surviving soldiers and weaved their stories into his big-screen adaptation.
In 2002, it was nominated for four Academy Awards and was the winner in two categories.
Do we do that all the time?
Yeah, and it happened.
The 160 pilots and their helicopters.
That’s something that we only use these guys, so that’s 100% legit in this scene.
The only thing that caught my ear, they call, like “extraction.”
However, it didn’t stop Scott from pursuing his passion for historical dramas.
The realism Scott achieved in his Oscar winner wasn’t by accident.
It’s proof of his investment and commitment to the survivors.
TheBlack Hawk Downcastalso went through extensive preparation to portray their roles.
The U.S. Army also provided the equipment and helicopters for the film from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
Tasked with capturing a warlord, elite soldiers find themselves in a fierce battle against Somali militia forces.
