Adventurmentalism
Directed by Luke Holton
Description
“Adventurmentalism” explores the psychological and physiological healing powers of nature, specifically in the southeast Alaska region, for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Survivors of traumatic life experiences such as military combat, suicide survival, and domestic violence find healing through this program. The founders of HoltHaus Productions offer their unrivaled therapeutic approach through “Adventurmentalism.”
Director's Bio
Luke Forrester Holton is an independent-documentary filmmaker whose upbringing in the Sierra Mountain Range of Nevada piqued his interest in nature and western history. Holton was enlisted in the army at 18 years old, where he served as a Military Intelligence NCO for seven years. He then retired to Juneau, Alaska where his independent film career began. The filmmaker veteran now resides in Montana where he studies national wildlife and how humans interact with the natural world.
Plays in
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How We Heal
Healing
Veterans share how they heal their invisible wounds.In This Program: Tourist, Living for the Ones Who Can’t, The Last Time I Heard True Silence, Operation Allie, Adventurmentalism
Preceded By
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Operation Allie
Manny Marquez / Marine, Afghanistan, Healing / USA / 2015 / documentary / 8 mins
After losing 17 friends in combat, Marine Anthony Marquez depended on the companionship of his dog while fighting in Afghanistan. “Operation Allie” is the transformational story of this U.S. Veteran and his dog Allie as they reunite.Preceded by: The Last Time I Heard True Silence
Precedes: Adventurmentalism
