Lives on the Line film still. Image of young Black man. He appears to be speaking to someone, though they are not in the picture. American flag is in the background.

Lives on the Line film still. Close up image of a woman, looking at her phone. She appears upset.

Lives on the Line film still. Image of a young man, conversing with someone at an appointment desk.

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Lives On the Line

Directed by Steve Stein

Cast: Connor McNamara, Katherine Bellantone, Michael Blakely

Award Nominee, Healing, Made By or Starring Military or Veterans, Mature Content, Post 9/11, Transitioning Home
USA
Drama, Narrative
2021
20 mins
San Diego premiere

Kyle is an Afghanistan war veteran, suffering from chronic pain, who falls victim to a broken system while seeking treatment at the VA. At his breaking point, he meets a disillusioned VA employee who has seen what happens when the promises made to veterans are broken.

This film deals with difficult topics such as suicide, which some viewers may find disturbing. It is intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion advised.

Award Nominations
Best Narrative Short
Best Actress – Katherine Bellantone
Best Narrative Starring Military or Veterans

Precedes

Landing Home

Directed by Douglas Taurel

“Landing Home” is a film that takes the audience into the mind of a combat soldier and pulls…

Dates & Times

Past

Museum of Photographic Arts

Fri, May 20
7:00 pm