Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced that it will release on Blu-ray director Scott Mactavish's documentary Murph: The Protector (2013), starring John McElhone, Michael P. Murphy, and Maureen Murphy. The release will be available for purchase online and in stores across the nation on January 7th.
Based on the extraordinary life and character of LT Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL of incredible courage who gave his life for his men; he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. From his childhood days to his ultimate sacrifice for his fellow SEALs, Michael Murphy led a life based on honor, integrity and dedication to others. This film will ensure his legacy of putting others first is never forgotten.
On June 28th, 2005, Lieutenant Michael Murphy was killed while trying to protect his Navy SEAL team during an infamous mountainside battle with Taliban forces – now known as "Operation Red Wings." In 2007, President George W. Bush posthumously awarded LT Murphy with the Congressional Medal of Honor, the first ever for combat in Afghanistan. "In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for his country and for the cause of freedom," Bush declared.
The documentary reveals the remarkable life of "Murph," a son, brother, neighbor and warrior who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and became a true American hero. This is his story and legacy. The film was written, directed and produced by Scott Mactavish and debuted theatrically in March 2013 during Medal of Honor week. Since then, it has gathered tens of thousands of followers. It was executive produced by Jon Sheinberg and Brian Aspinwall, and has qualified for the 2013 Academy Award voting categories of Best Feature Documentary, Best Original Song, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing.