The Murky Tales of The American Sniper Chris Kyle | Our History

Clint Eastwood's 2014 movie 'American Sniper' tells the tale of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. history. But is the Hollywood version of Kyle really a true portrait? While Kyle's supporters celebrate him as the 'All-American hero' depicted in the film, his critics argue that this popular portrayal of him sanitises him. In reality, he's a hate-filled killer brutalised by the effects of war. This episode explore the myths that have built around Kyle, revealing him to be a more controversial, fallible, and ultimately human figure than Hollywood would have us believe. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG This film was first broadcast: 2016 Watch More Documentaries True Lives - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Up Close -    / @upcloseitvs   Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3ZK5UdD Start your journey of discovery with Our History, as we bring you eye-opening documentaries and educational programmes. We will guide you through awe-inspiring events from our past and help you get a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events that have shaped the world we live in today. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #chriskyle #americansniper #militaryhistory #navyseals #clinteastwood