DIRECTV "The Fighting Season"

Moving stories honoring sacrifice and inspiring connection.

DirecTV developed The Fighting Season, an intimate, front-line portrait of the brave men and women battling the Taliban during America’s longest war. The challenge was to stitch together powerful yet loosely connected footage into a coherent narrative that honored our courageous soldiers while delivering an impactful story. Through careful editing and a focus on the emotional experiences of the troops, we created a documentary that resonated deeply with audiences, highlighting the complexities of the conflict. Critics praised the series, with one noting, “The Fighting Season captures the raw truth of war in a way that few productions manage.” As supervising producer, Jim Dubensky played a vital role in guiding the project during post-production, transforming hours of handheld footage shot in the most trying conditions into a compelling narrative, ensuring that every frame honored the sacrifices made on the front lines.