Marines Attend AMERICAN SNIPER Screening in St. Louis

On Monday evening, WAMG welcomed members of the US military to the advance screening of AMERICAN SNIPER in St. Louis.

We had the privilege of hosting the 3D Battalion, 23D Marines and Navy Corpsmen, and a few Marines stationed at Scott Air Force Base at the screening of director Clint Eastwood’s upcoming movie. With some travelling from as far away as Scott Air Force Base, the officers and servicemen called the film “incredible.”

Starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle and Sienna Miller as his wife, Taya, the film is based on Chris Kyle’s autobiography, “American Sniper” which recounts the personal story of the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history.

Eastwood says he hopes the film, “will remind people of the sacrifices of soldiers and their families and make people even more appreciative of those who have given so much in service of their country.”

Warner Bros. Pictures will join forces with the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (CKFF) on special pre-release screenings of AMERICAN SNIPER.

Eight cities have been chosen to host the CKFF benefit event on Wednesday, January 14: Dallas, Kansas City, Chicago, San Diego, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Miami, Denver, and San Antonio.

Chris Kyle Frog Foundation was launched this past Veterans Day, with Taya Kyle presenting the organization’s vision of establishing a nationwide connection of service members and first responder families.

Taya stated, “I am so happy to welcome everyone to enjoy these special screenings of this inspiring, powerful and meaningful film, which captures Chris’s spirit and his character in telling the story of our family’s military experiences. ‘American Sniper’ not only reflects our story but also those of all military and first responder families; we honor them and their service to God and country. On behalf of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, I also want to express our deep appreciation to those who have supported our mission and made these screenings possible, especially Warner Bros. and our cinema partners, which are all listed on our website.”

Warner Bros. is proud to be a part of this special event, which will aid in introducing the foundation to the selected cities and beyond.

For more information about tickets, please visit: chriskylefrogfoundation.org.

From filmmaker Clint Eastwood comes AMERICAN SNIPER, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield.

But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world. Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind.” But upon returning to his wife, Taya (Sienna Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.

Two-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper heads the cast, which also includes Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban and Keir O’Donnell.

AMERICAN SNIPER opens in theaters nationwide on January 16.

Visit the film’s site: http://www.americansnipermovie.com/