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Introduction First Kill is a 2001 Dutch documentary film that revolves around the psychology of war. Important turning points in the Vietnam War are used to illustrate the effect of war on body and mind. The documentary consists of interviews with Michael Herr and several Vietnam veterans. The depth of the interviews provides insight into… Read More
Introduction Alex Polizzi, better known as the Hotel Inspector, works to get jobless military veterans off the civvy-street scrapheap, fighting for employers to recognise highly skilled military skillsets in men too often dismissed as mad, bad or sad. Outline After months of coaching and professional help, Alex is hoping her four unemployed veterans are ready… Read More
Introduction Alex Polizzi, better known as the Hotel Inspector, works to get jobless military veterans off the civvy-street scrapheap, fighting for employers to recognise highly skilled military skillsets in men too often dismissed as mad, bad or sad. Outline Veterans are 60% more likely to be unemployed than their civilian counterparts, and where discharge from… Read More
Introduction Examine the reality of warfare and disability from the perspective of disabled veterans. Outline Disabled veterans hold a unique place in the history of veterans in the United States, one that palpably illustrates the human cost of war, and speaks to the enormous sacrifices of military service. The programme examines the way in which… Read More
Introduction Served Like a Girl is a 2017 documentary film about the lives of female US Military Veterans as they compete for the crown of Ms. Veteran America, directed by Lysa Heslov. The film was produced by Seth Gordon. Outline Five female veterans who have endured unimaginable trauma in service create a shared sisterhood to… Read More
Introduction The feature documentary “Women At War: Forgotten Veterans of Desert Storm” takes an intimate look at women soldiers’ wartime experiences on the toxic battlefields of 1991’s Operation Desert Storm and their heartbreaking battles with Gulf War illnesses since they have returned home. Outline Powerful and poignant stories of female veterans of 1991’s Gulf War… Read More
Introduction Thank You for Your Service is a 2017 American biographical war drama film written and directed by Jason Hall, in his directorial debut, and based on the 2013 non-fiction book of the same name by David Finkel. Finkel, a Washington Post reporter, wrote about veterans of the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment returning to… Read More
Introduction Thank You for Your Service is a 2015 documentary film by Tom Donahue that focuses on our superficial understanding of war trauma and the failed policies that result. Observing the systemic neglect, the film argues for significant internal change and offers a roadmap for hope. Not to be confused with the 2017 film of… Read More
Introduction Horse whisperer, Monty Roberts takes on the challenge of rehabilitating three Iraq War veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). Gradually, with patience and wisdom gained by a lifetime of adversity, Monty helps them understand the power of gentleness while instilling in them a new sense of purpose. Outline Horse Sense and Soldiers… Read More
Introduction When Sergeant Stacy Armstrong returns home from three deployments with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), she and her husband struggle to keep their marriage together. Outline After Sergeant Stacy Armstrong returns from three deployments with PTSD, Jesse and Stacy are determined to save their twenty-year marriage from being another casualty of war. Infidelity, addiction, and… Read More
