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shareA collection of five documentary short films that reveal personal stories and experiences from serving on the frontlines to coming home. Films include: “The Commitment to Courage,” “Sheepdogs,” “The Gun,” “Hope… In the Aftermath of War,” and “A Ranger Works Here.”
In this program
The Commitment to Courage
Directed by: Rain Bennett | 15 mins
Ashley is a United States Marine. But she wasn’t prepared for the battle she’d have to fight next.
Sheepdogs
Directed by: Brian Knappmiller | 26 mins
In the remote military town of 29 Palms, artist Ted Meyer helps wounded veterans and active-duty service members turn their physical scars into powerful works of art—unearthing the emotional trauma beneath, and telling the stories their bodies can’t forget.
The Gun
Directed by: Shaya Chesner | 17 mins
Shaya (30) is married to Moriah and is father to Maayan (2). He is literally attached at the hip to his handgun. As a result of the need to renew his firearms license, Shaya embarks on a journey of clarification regarding his fears after suffering post-trauma in the IDF.
Hope… In the Aftermath of War
Directed by: Daniel Bernardi | 13 mins
After returning from combat, a soldier’s struggle with trauma, addiction, and fractured family ties forces her daughter to confront the quiet war unfolding at home—one that neither of them signed up for but both must survive.
A Ranger Works Here
Directed by: Tim Yao | 20 mins
“A Ranger Works Here” is a documentary following Oskar Zepeda’s PTSD growth journey after suffering a grenade blast while serving in the U.S. Army.
