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Drawing of a man connected to an oxygen tank dancing in a pink room DEIB, LGTBQIA+, Navy, Resilience

A Life of Honor

Film A Life of Honor Directed by Richard O'Connor When Joseph Patton joined the Navy in 1955, at a time when LGBTQ community members could not be…
An elderly veteran wearing a beret sitting in his living room Black Voices, DEIB, LGTBQIA+, Resilience

Black Uniform

Film Black Uniform Directed by Robert Darwell 12 Black veterans, serving between WWII to present day, share their heartfelt perspectives on what it felt like…
"Documentary Shorts: Veterans, Allies, and Caregivers" in white font over three photos under a transparent yellow background Afghanistan Perspectives, Afghanistan War, Army, Caregiver, Friendship, Global War on Terrorism, Resilience, Student Film

Documentary Shorts: Veterans, Allies, and Caregivers

Program Documentary Shorts: Veterans, Allies, and Caregivers This collection of documentary shorts explore personal stories of veterans and those that care for them.
"Documentary Shorts: Wars in Asia" in white font over three photos under a transparent blue cover Army, Asian American Stories, DEIB, Friendship, Local, Navy, Resilience, Vietnam War, WWII

Documentary Shorts: Wars in Asia

Program Documentary Shorts: Wars in Asia Three documentary shorts reveal personal perspectives from veterans serving in WWII, post-Korea War, and Vietnam and uncover forgotten…
Up close shot of a man wearing sunglasses and an army helmet and uniform Global War on Terrorism, Healing, PTS, Resilience

Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home

Film Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home Directed by Frances Causey Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home” goes deeper than any documentary to date in revealing…
Two people in army uniform running in the dust towards a helicopter Afghanistan Perspectives, Afghanistan War, Army, DEIB, Friendship, Global War on Terrorism, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience

Interpreters Wanted

Film Interpreters Wanted Directed by Robert Ham “Interpreters Wanted” follows Afghani brothers from their childhood growing up during the Russian/Afghan war, through the Taliban era,…
Two men wearing army uniforms looking in the direction one man is pointing Afghanistan War, DEIB, Global War on Terrorism, Healing, Local, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Navy, Resilience, USMC

JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story

Film JULIAN: a Jiu Jitsu Story Directed by Max Bloom A double amputee Marine fights to not only regain his physical strength but also overcome the mental trauma…
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Narrative Shorts

Program Narrative Shorts This collection of narrative shorts explores a range of human emotions and cinematic styles, from futuristic animation to…
A man standing in army uniform in a graveyard of crosses and American flags Afghanistan War, DEIB, Global War on Terrorism, Healing, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience, USMC, Veteran Art

Make Peace or Die

Film Make Peace or Die Directed by Manny Marquez Upon returning home, a USMC veteran makes it his mission to help Gold Star families find healing, and…
A stressed man in a control room on the phone Local, Navy, Resilience

Pueblo, A Year of Crises In America

Film Pueblo, A Year of Crises In America Directed by Bill Lowe This is the true story of an ill-conceived, badly planned espionage mission with crewmen who had no knowledge…
A homeless woman sitting at the table looking defeated with small lights behind her DEIB, Homelessness, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience

The Magic Ticket

Film The Magic Ticket Directed by Yelena Krivosheyeva A homeless female veteran orders dinner at an upscale restaurant when an angry patron calls the police. When…
Animated photo of two people in hazmat suits and military uniforms standing in a ruined city DEIB, International, Made by or Starring Military or Veterans, Resilience

THE SPRAYER

Film THE SPRAYER Directed by Farnoosh Abedi In the land occupied by the sprayer's army, no one has the right to grow any kind of…
Two older men standing on a porch looking out into the distance Army, Asian American Stories, DEIB, Friendship, New Director, Resilience, Vietnam War

The Volunteer

Film The Volunteer Directed by David Brodie A Vietnam War veteran in search of a fellow comrade reflects on the power of friendship and the…
Man walking on a tightrope in the dark with a single bright light behind him Korean War, Resilience, USMC, Veteran Art, WWII

Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea

Film Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea Directed by Leslie Buchbinder A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, mid-century sculptor and artist H.C. (Cliff) Westermann’s became…