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May
2013
Veteran Nation, executively produced by Army veteran James Carafano, explores the treatment of veterans throughout decades of war. The documentary features inspirational interviews from veterans of all branches of the service and encourages community involvement to honor their sacrifice. James was inspired to make the film after learning about a community service group in Montana [...]
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May
2013
Bighorn, by Alfred Thomas Catalfo, is a supernatural/fantasy film that links two different events—Custer’s last stand in 1876 and the 2002 Super Bowl game. Many of Custer’s soldiers are played by re-enactors who are veterans, including one who served in the 7th Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam. In 2002, the New England Patriots won their first [...]
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May
2013
Choc’late Soldiers from the USA, directed by Noel Izon, tells the story of thousands of African-American soldiers who were sent to Britain during WWII. These soldiers, members of segregated Army units, were engaged in preparations for the Normandy invasion. Bonds formed between the American soldiers and British civilians as the soldiers introduced the Brits to [...]
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May
2013
John Bolton’s The Making of Fallujah is a behind- the-scenes look at the chamber opera Fallujah. In a series of flashbacks, the opera looks at the Iraq war and its aftermath through the eyes of Sgt. Christian Ellis, USMC. Sgt. Ellis suffered severe back injuries when his platoon was ambushed in Fallujah. John was inspired to make the [...]
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May
2013
Filmmaker Julius Telmer directs M.I.L.O – Goodbye 10, a music video featuring Danish rapper and soldier Martin Hoffman Milo (a.k.a. M.I.L.O.). Milo served in the Royal Danish Guard as part of the International Coalition in Afghanistan. To a background of music and video clips, Milo raps about the difficulties he and his comrades faced returning [...]
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May
2013
In his documentary Exit Wound, director Hunter Holcombe presents the story of Sgt. Chess Johnson. While serving in Iraq, Johnson was shot through the eye, ending his military career. Depressed and suffering from post traumatic stress, he reverted to alcoholism and drug addiction. Johnson found a way to cope by participating in a program to [...]
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May
2013
In Brian Ford’s Home Front, a father goes overseas to fight during WWII, leaving his wife and young son to cope. His son realizes that he must step up to help fill the void in a very different world. An avid WWII buff, Brian was inspired to make the film because of his interest in [...]
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29
Apr
2013
Wounded Warriors, a film directed by Sébastien Paquet, documents a celebrity visit to Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. Jonathan Davis, lead singer for the rock band Korn, narrates the visit with base personnel and wounded soldiers at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Sébastien, the videographer for Korn, previously accompanied the band on a European tour. [...]
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29
Apr
2013
Always Faithful by filmmaker Harris Done explores the world of Marine Corps dog teams through the eyes of five dog handlers. The film covers the selection and training of dogs, the search for bombs and IEDs in combat zones, and the intense bonds that develop between the dogs and their handlers. Harris was showing one [...]
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Apr
2013
In Souvenirs: Healing After War, filmmaker Mara Pelecis delves into why her father, a Vietnam veteran, took his own life. She looks at his mental health issues and the possible link to his military service. She finds healing through interviewing veterans and uncovering their own personal stories. Mara was inspired to tell her family’s story [...]
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