23/06/2025
BRAVERY & BETRAYAL
HONOURING OUR SOLDIERS, SHARING THEIR TRUTH
They walked where no others dared.
They fought for us in silence.
Now, they speak.
Australia’s most elite warriors – the men of the Special Air Service Regiment – stood at the tip of the spear in the War on Terror. In the dark aftermath of 9/11, while the world reeled, Australia quietly answered the call. Our S.A.S. soldiers deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with courage, skill, and unshakable resolve. For years, they operated in the shadows, risking their lives to keep us safe, only to return home to another kind of battle.
"Bravery & Betrayal" is a powerful and deeply human documentary that brings their story to light.
📽️ Watch the official preview: https://youtu.be/-3rS0h-pjqc?si=h_M3O8CqvpXIGubt
🎖️ What the Film Reveals
Premiering on 26 April 2025, Bravery & Betrayal is the untold, unflinching account of Australia’s SAS troops in the post-9/11 world. The film features:
Never-before-seen interviews with soldiers and officers of the S.A.S., finally given voice to share what really happened on the ground.
Exclusive commentary from Australian Prime Ministers John Howard, Kevin Rudd, and Tony Abbott, who shed light on the decisions made at the highest levels of government.
Testimony from American Black Hawk pilots, whose accounts support the valour and tragic complexity of the war zone.
But perhaps most poignant are the voices of the families left behind—wives, mothers, widows, and children—sharing raw, unfiltered memories of sacrifice, silence, and loss.
🇦🇺 Why This Film Matters
This is more than a documentary. It is a national reckoning. It is a tribute. And it is a call to action.
Too many of our bravest continue to suffer in silence. The emotional wounds carried by these men have led to despair, and in heartbreaking cases, suicide. These were not isolated lives; they were brothers, fathers, husbands, mates. And they were heroes.
We owe them more than remembrance. We owe them understanding, justice, and hope.
This film shines a necessary light on the complexity of war, the burden of service, and the human cost of political decisions made far from the battlefield. It does not seek to glorify. It seeks to tell the truth—unfiltered, compassionate, and unflinching.
🎟️ Support & Take Action
🛑 Premiere Date: 26 April 2025
🎫 Purchase tickets: https://wanderingwarriors.org/bravery
💙 Donate to support veteran mental health:
https://wandering-warriors.mygiveeasy.com
All proceeds go towards supporting veterans and their families through programs, therapy, and long-term care—because support doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off.
💬 You Are Not Alone
If you or someone you love is struggling, help is here:
Total Veterans Health Care:
Bowen Hills Medical
Wandering Warriors Spouse Mental Health Pathway:
Book support via HotDoc
Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au
🌺 A Final Word
This film is dedicated to the soldiers who served without question and returned home bearing the invisible scars of war. And to those who did not return, we say: You are not forgotten. Your story will be told. Your service honoured.
To all veterans: You are not alone.
Your mates, your country, and your story matter.
Let us walk beside you now, just as you once walked ahead for us.
Bravery & Betrayal – a film for every Australian who believes in truth, mateship, and the enduring courage of our soldiers.
🕊️ Lest We Forget
