MURPH | The Protector

Posted by admin on Oct 10, 2012

The Film

MURPH: The Protector is a feature-length documentary based on LT Michael Murphy’s entire life of honor, courage and commitment, as told by his friends, family and teammates. Michael was raised in Patchogue, New York, attended Penn State University and then joined the U.S. Navy to serve in the SEAL Teams. He gave his life for his men in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in...

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Posted by admin on Jul 10, 2012

The Man

LT Michael Patrick Murphy, USN Lt. Michael P. Murphy, fondly referred to by friends and family as “Murph,” was born May 7, 1976 in Smithtown, N.Y. and grew up in the New York City commuter town of Patchogue, N.Y. on Long Island. Murphy grew up active in sports and attended Patchogue’s Saxton Middle School. In high school, Murphy took a summer lifeguard job at the Brookhaven town beach in Lake...

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Posted by admin on Sep 9, 2012

The Team

Michael and his teammates, just prior to Operation Red Wings.

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Official Trailer

Critic’s Pick

“By celebrating an actual American hero, “Murph” reminds audiences that bells and whistles, budgets and effects aren’t necessary so long as filmmakers have human stories of bravery and valor to tell.”

– Sean O’Connell
Washington Post