My Mom told me about this CBS report. One of the real soldiers in this movie is my moms sisters grandson. So a 1st cousin once removed? Don't know how that works. He was featured on a 60 minute special along with his brother when they were serving in Iraq. The producer of this feature was impressed and contacted him about doing a movie. So.... he is filming with Matt Damon and is actually in this clip. Watch for Adam Wendling, they interviewed him.
That was interesting. When does it come out? Matt Damon is a great actor. By the way, you're right, he is your first cousin, once removed. I remember from my family history class!