Editor's note: Actor and director Gary Sinise has appeared on film in "Forrest Gump," "Truman" and "Apollo 13" and on television in "CSI: NY." He co-founded the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago. Actor Gary Sinise says we can't do enough for veterans who sacrifice to protect America. (CNN) -- A while back, a friend of mine suggested that I take a look at a film that a buddy of his had made about his two brothers serving in Iraq. Having spent some time there myself, I was eager to see it. Once I did, I wanted to do all I could to help the filmmakers find a distributor and get this wonderful film into the theaters.
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Gary Sinise: I agreed to help produce a film made by man with two brothers in military
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He says "Brothers at War" shows side of military rarely seen
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Sinise: We can't do enough to honor military for sacrifices on our behalf
I was honored to be asked to come on board as executive producer of the film, "@placeholder," an honest and inside look at our military service members.