A Soviet Tank crew become lost in an Afghan valley and turn on each other as they are hunted by the Mujahedeen. Tune in as Chris talks William Mastrosimone, Afghanistan, and tough breaks as the LSCE screens the 1988 cult war film “The Beast.” Join us!
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