Adventurmentalism

Luke Holton / Afghanistan, Healing, Army / USA / 2015 / documentary / 35 mins

Directed by a former member of the U.S. Army, “Adventurmentalism,” is an interpersonal depiction of nature's positive influence on mental health in combat veterans and suicide survivors struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Preceded by: Operation Allie

American Girl

Rebecca Murga / Afghanistan, Army / USA / 2016 / narrative / 14 mins

When US Army soldier Julie Morales is hit by a sniper in Afghanistan, she fights to stay alive by clinging to childhood memories of her dangerous journey from Guatemala to the United States via Mexico.

Precedes: Love is No News

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