Sheepdogs

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. This short documentary follows four individuals: an active-duty Marine instructor still coping with an injury sustained early in his career; an active-duty Marine who recently suffered a career-ending injury; a retired Marine sergeant whose battle with cancer may be linked to her military service; and a retired Navy special ops officer—now a transgender woman—grappling with trauma after being ambushed and shot multiple times. “Sheepdogs” is an intimate meditation on resilience, trauma, identity, and the transformative power of art in the aftermath of injury.

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Documentary Shorts Block

A collection of five documentary short films that reveal personal stories and experiences from serving on the frontlines to coming home.