Prior to its release, the film was subject to controversy. Congressman and Army Division General (r) Edwin Donayre alleged that the tape "denigrated the Armed Forces." The actress Karina Calmet was ridiculed after she described it via Twitter as an apology for terrorism. Due to the controversy, the film was withdrawn from several theaters. Despite this, the film remained on the billboard for seven weeks and the LUM presents it regularly as part of its memory strengthening activities.
