The Forgotten War: Why 'Courage Under Fire' Remains a Relevant Masterclass in Modern Warfare Denzel Washington's 1996 war drama, Courage Under Fire, has long been overshadowed by its contemporaries.
However, this film remains a poignant and timely examination of the psychological toll of modern warfare on soldiers, particularly in the context of the Persian Gulf conflict. The movie follows Lt.
Colonel Nathaniel "Nat" Serling, played by Washington, as he grapples with the traumatic consequences of accidentally killing his close friend during a firefight.