But first responders are risking their lives on a daily basis to save people they don’t even know. In the case of the Seals, a lot of time they are doing it for the guy to the left and the guy to the right, their brothers. Scott Waugh: This movie stars the Seals, they are amazing men, but across the military branches you hear stories like this, and with first responders. This act of valor and others are definitely the epitome of never quitting. What makes it so special that you would make that decision in a split second in the middle of a combat mission? That really happened. That particular story really inspired us about what is going on with this culture.
Mike “ Mouse” McCoy: Our biggest inspiration was Mike Mosour who won the Medal of Honor posthumously for diving on a grenade with his body on a rooftop and saving his brothers. They are so fundamentally devoid of ego inside of the platoon, that the world can learn a lot from the way a Seal platoon works together. But then when you got to meet them, you knew that they were incredible husbands and fathers, and that there is just so much at risk, other than just themselves – that was the separation as to what kind of man would do that knowing everything back home is on the line besides just himself. And they were by themselves, and they were like the quintessiental “ 300” guys. Before we met the guys I just thought they were these incredible warriors. Scott Waugh: They all had subtle differences but the one common denominator with all of them was a never quit mentality. In your interactions what stood out to you both? Risen Magazine: That behavior does seem extreme, so there has got to be a certain mentality attracted to that kind of selflessness. Mike “ Mouse” McCoy: It is somebody that is going to give 100 percent of themself to something…to give everything they possibly can for their brothers and want no one to know about it.
And in this case, you have men who are doing these absolutely heroic amazing things for their country and seeking no recognition. Scott Waugh: We have to look at hero in the context on this film and these men. Risen Magazine: What is your definition of a hero? How did you want to make sure that heroisim was shown onscreen through these military personnel? Risen talked with the co-directors about how these heroes must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Inspired by true events, it blends real-life heroism and original filmmaking from Scott Waugh and Mike “Mouse” McCoy. Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism.
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