Description

“Thank You for Your Service” looks at four Iraq War veterans dealing with war trauma and reflects on the lack of treatment offered. In the film, mental health advocates team up with soldiers to bring awareness to their struggles in a social, political way rather than as a “sickness.” “Thank You for Your Service” shows how witnessing and partaking in the violence of war affects soldiers for the rest of their lives. Without the proper mental health facilities and counseling, many veterans feel alone, suffer from PTSD, depression, and even suicide. The film serves as a mental health reform advocate, a change that would positively impact veterans’ lives.

Director's Bio

Tom Donahue has produced and edited numerous features and documentaries that, combined, have won over 25 awards at Sundance, Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, SXSW, Venice, San Sebastian, and Tribeca festivals. “Thank You For Your Service” was selected as a suggested film to watch by the New York Times when it opened in theatres in 2015. Donahue has worked on several films since, all of which are highly renowned.

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