Amelia Hamilton, Rare Contributor

This weekend isnʼt all about cookouts and time on the lake. Itʼs about remembering those who gave it all for us — those who lost their lives in battle to protect freedom.

There are so many movies that tell of the struggle those who serve endure. Here are a few movies you might want to watch in your quieter moments this weekend:

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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