Women Filmmaker
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From Baghdad to The Bay
Erin Palmquist / International Experience, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11, LGBTQ+, Iraq War, New Mission / USA / 2018 / documentary / 68 mins
From Baghdad to The Bay follows the epic journey of Ghazwan Alsharif, an Iraqi refugee and former translator for the U.S. military. Wrongfully accused of being a double agent, tortured by the U.S. military, and ostracized from family and country, we follow Ghazwan as he struggles to rebuild his life in the United States while coming out as an openly gay activist.Preceded by: Coming Out to Grandma
From Baghdad to the Bay
Museum of Photographic Arts
September 28, 2018 6:00 pm
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Let It Go
Stephanie Heim / Healing, Marines, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase, Women in Service / USA / 2018 / narrative / 4 mins
A Marine deals with loss.
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Lion in a Box
Melanie Brown / Healing, Military Sexual Trauma, Animation, Student Film, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11, Women in Service / USA / 2017 / narrative / 4 mins
"Lion in a Box" is an experimental film that elucidates the margins of sacrifice and combat.This first person documentary recounts one woman's military training, and the battles she endured to achieve her goals.
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Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded
Ashley Cusato / African American Experience, Marines, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase, Vietnam War / USA / 2018 / documentary / 85 mins
"Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded" is an honest and unflinching documentary that portrays the extraordinary life story of Major James Capers, Jr. an American hero, who persevered through adversity and after 50 classified missions rose to become one of the most decorated Force Recon Marines in history.Preceded by: Brooklyn in July, Code of Honor: One Soldier’s Stand for Equality
Plays In:
Film Block: Fight for Equality
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 30, 2018 12:00 pm
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Satellite Drop
L. V. O'Connell / Made By or Starring Military Members or Veterans, Women Filmmaker, Local Film Showcase / USA / 2017 / narrative / 10 mins
Satellite Drop is based on the true story of U.S. Marine Michael Johnston on his first tour of duty and the Sergeant responsible for training him at a remote Intelligence Post in Scotland. Things take an unexpected turn after the two learn they’ve been assigned Satellite Drop duty. Their task is to deliver a canister of intel to the Watch Officer before time runs out.
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We Are Not Done Yet
Sareen Hairabedian / Arts, Healing, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11 / USA / 2018 / documentary / 40 mins
Ten U.S. veterans of varied backgrounds come together at a poetry workshop to combat their traumatic military pasts through the art of written word.Precedes: The Weight of Honor
Plays In:
Film Block: Life After Service
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 29, 2018 1:00 pm
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The Weight of Honor
Stephanie Seldin Howard / Families in Service, Healing, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11 / USA / 2017 / documentary / 56 mins
Six women meet the challenges of caring for their veterans wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, revealing their personal, emotional, and physical struggles while demonstrating strength and resiliency when their worlds are turned upside down.Preceded by: We Are Not Done Yet
Plays In:
Film Block: Life After Service
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 29, 2018 1:00 pm
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When the Smoke Clears: A Story of Brotherhood, Resilience and Hope
Rebecca Shore / International Experience, Healing, Women Filmmaker, Post 9/11 / Israel / 2017 / documentary / 70 mins
Young Israeli soldiers forge a new identity and rebuild their lives after sustaining serious injury during service. Through reaching out to those in need, they discover renewed meaning and healing in giving to others.When the Smoke Clears
UltraStar Cinemas at Hazard Center
September 30, 2018 6:00 pm
