Film: 22
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 14 10:39AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Nate Markquart
Runtime: 14 Minutes
Synopsis: Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide in the United States. Mission Outdoors is an organization dedicated to reconnecting veterans back into their community to inspire hope back into their lives.
Film: A Final Landing on Iwo Jima
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 14th 3:50PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Tim Gray
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Synopsis: The focus of this one-hour documentary is the return to Iwo Jima of a Marine veteran wounded there in the savage fight beginning in February of 1945. We also follow the son of another Marine, who is trying to put his father’s World War II puzzle together. His dad never spoke about the combat he saw on Iwo Jima.
Produced by Fort Myers filmmaker Dave C Beaty along with DP John Paluzzi and former WINK-TV Sports anchor Tim Gray, the film is narrated by CBS sports commentator Jim Nantz. The team traveled to the island of Iwo Jim in the west Pacific last year a journey of over 8000 miles from Florida to film on the WWII battlefield.
Film: A Garden Of Hope
Category: Student Film Narrative
Showtime: November 14th 10:04AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Kevin Trinidad
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Synopsis: An recently discharged Army veteran learns to overcome her PTSD by volunteering at a community garden.
Film: A Roscommon Snapshot
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 11:24AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Kathy Raftery
Runtime: 12 Minutes
Synopsis: Unveiling the untold connections of three Roscommon men in the heart of the Vietnam War, this documentary delves into their unexpected reunion on the front page of the Roscommon Herald, exploring the intriguing journey that led these hometown neighbours to the battlefields of Saigon.
Film: Another Kind of Courage
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 10:14AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Lynn Estomin
Runtime: 7 Minutes
Synopsis: Another Kind of Courage features moving performances by veteran poets expressing their experiences with war and homecoming. The creative writing by Warrior Writers poets is powerful, emotional, and haunting. It is critical for veterans to share their stories, as they are too often silenced during their military careers and have minimal opportunities to share their perspectives. The sharing of veteran art helps to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians.
Film: At Your Service
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 11:02AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Kim Best
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Film: Avenir
Category: Animated
Showtime: November 14th 4:45PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Katarina Fink
Runtime: 7 Minutes
Synopsis: AVENIR is a 2D Animated Docudrama Tribute about the untold story of a young Navy Man trapped on the beaches of Normandy. After a lifetime of hardships with his mother being taken away, his father’s death, and growing up in an orphanage, he struggles to find hope and a will to live as German snipers pin him under the cliffs.
This young man is James T. Conley, my grandfather who passed away in 2009. He had never been given the proper opportunity to tell his story as a World War II Veteran and D-Day survivor. Using the records I have, interviews with my mother, and the historical research I’ve done, I wish to tell his story through animation using a personalized rendition of Danny Boy sung by his daughter Pamela Conley.
Film: Beyond The Silence
Category: Student Film Narrative
Showtime: November 14th 10:00AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Josiah Luke Shaw
Runtime: 4 Minutes
Synopsis: A woman wakes up to discover her husband and child have vanished, unable to contact them or anyone else due to an unexplained loss of cell/Wi-Fi service, she confronts an agonizing inner struggle that he may have been left behind in the Rapture.
Film: Boots on the Ground for Art
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 10:54AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Kevin Hanzlik
Runtime: 5 Minutes
Synopsis: This film reflects the joy and honor of teaching Veterans representing all branches of the Military; and one sees that their talent is enormous.
Military Veterans at The Oregon School of Arts under instructor Randall Vemer created several paintings on the theme 'BOOTS ON THE GROUND FOR ART'. They were exhibited along with the film at 4 Veterans Administration venues in Portland Oregon May 2024.
Film: By Fair Winds
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 14th 10:00AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Taiyo Noah Reimers
Runtime: 27 Minutes
Synopsis: By Fair Winds (a story of Negishi Heights) explores the values that defined the Negishi Heights, Yokohama experience, through the reflections of those community members that lived it. The reminisces of yesterday are juxtaposed with the reality of demolition today. The short film attempts to seek closure for those near and far by remembering while looking forward and finding satisfaction in the present.
Film: Canvas
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 2:15PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Logan McCurry, Mitchell Workman
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Synopsis: Jackson, a Vietnam War Veteran, uses his art to work through his trauma and PTSD.
Film: Charlie Mike
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 12:43PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Kyle Kauwika Harris
Runtime: 17 Minutes
Synopsis: Haunted by the death of a hostage after a failed special forces rescue attempt, an ex-military Captain turned Contractor is tasked with finding a missing girl.
Film: Choir of Honor: Commemorating Pearl Harbor
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 15th 11:13AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Geoff Mastro
Runtime: 81 Minutes
Synopsis: Fourty-four teenagers of the newest generation work day and night, giving up their summers, to honor the last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors of the Greatest Generation. Along the way, they learn the harrowing WW2 tale first hand from decorated Navy veteran, 100 year old Jack Holder. Traversing a blistering schedule learning an intense new song and dance routine, plus the daily rigors of high school, follow these performing arts students as they take on a journey from the Las Vegas valley to Pearl Harbor and the heights of O'ahu's Diamondhead.
Film: Final Fight: When the Trauma of War Comes Home
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 15th 10:22AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Frances Causey
Runtime: 95 Minutes
Synopsis: The suicide epidemic of our veterans is much worse than is commonly known. Suicide numbers from combat veterans and survivors of Military Sexual Trauma are 4.5x higher than the total number of service members tragically lost in battle during the entire Global War on Terror.
Final Fight profiles a diverse set of veterans and their responses to living with combat trauma and military sexual trauma. We interview leading experts in the field of PTS and brain science within the scope of veterans mental health—seeking to find ways for our veterans to coexist with their traumas and lead the lives they so wholeheartedly deserve.
Film: FROG FATHERS: Lessons From the Normandy Surf
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 15th 12:34AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Robert Whitney
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Synopsis: Eighty years removed from the bloodiest day in U.S. Naval Special Warfare history, four U.S. Navy SEAL veterans travel from the shadows of Fort Pierce, Florida to the beaches of Normandy, France on a journey of communion — with forefathers shared, friends lost and a brotherhood never ending.
Film: Grandpa and Shorty
Category: Narrative Feature
Showtime: November 14th 11:50AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Jeff Balmert
Runtime: 51 Minutes
Synopsis: A grizzled old war vet fights to reconnect with his soldier son and the civilian world, when he gets stuck babysitting his 7 year-old granddaughter for the day.
Film: Guardians of a Forgotten Warship
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 15th 3:10PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Ray Olson
Runtime: 6 Minutes
Synopsis: A small band of aging veterans valiantly struggles to preserve an historic World War II era ship ashore
Humboldt Bay, California.
Film: Ha txan tsi. An ka li (We come home after)
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 10:00AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Dante Biss-Grayson, Bawaadan Collective
Runtime: 7 Minutes
Synopsis: "Ha Txan Tsi. An Ka Li (Translated from Osage: We Come Home After)" is a poignant and thought-provoking short documentary film co-produced, written, and directed by Dante Biss-Grayson, an Osage veteran, and the Bawaadan Collective. The film explores the experiences of Native American veterans as they return home after serving in the military and the complex relationships they have with their service and their identity as Indigenous peoples.
Film: Honor in The Air
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 14th 11:51AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Susan Reetz
Runtime: 59 Minutes
Synopsis: This documentary focuses on Captain Scott Alwin and the men with whom he served in the U.S. Army’s 68th Assault Helicopter Company during the Vietnam War. It is a love story set against the backdrop of war. Captain Alwin, a preacher’s kid from Wisconsin, served five tours in Vietnam and was awarded more Combat Air Medals than any other pilot in the history of the U.S. military. He earned numerous medals and commendations for valor, but the respect and love of those he served with and the dedication to and from his family, are a testimony to the man and his mission.
Film: Hungarians in the Vietnam War
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 10:00AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Gábor Klacsán
Runtime: 25 Minutes
Synopsis: Endre Szentkirályi, a writer and a historian, as a child of Hungarian immigrants, wrote a book about the Hungarian soldiers from Cleveland. In our film, we present his research, a friendly celebration of Veteran’s Day, where the American- Hungarian veterans tell stories about their lives in the Vietnam War.
Film: Hunt For Solace
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 11:36AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Ian Fohrman, Marshall Miller
Runtime: 15 Minutes
Synopsis: RVing together in the rugged Arizona desert, a group of female veterans gathers for an extraordinary adventure in "Hunt for Solace." This heartfelt documentary captures their journey of rediscovery and bonding through an all-female hunting expedition. Under the vast desert skies at La Siesta Campgrounds, they rekindle a sense of belonging and heal old wounds, forming deep connections with each other that transcend their military experiences. "Hunt for Solace" isn’t just about tracking game; it’s a celebration of sisterhood, survival, and finding peace in the wild.
Film: I Love This Country
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 1:40PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Robert T Turfe
Runtime: 17 Minutes
Synopsis: A short elegy in the cross-generational, shared experience of the ultimate sacrifice. Embracing the essence of pluralism, I LOVE THIS COUNTRY (15 minutes) invites contemplation on democracy and pays homage to the unwavering sacrifice of fallen soldiers. It recognizes the pillars of mutual respect and teamwork are essential in our pursuit of the American Dream. Amidst reflections on race, ethnicity, religion, and diverse backgrounds, the narrative underscores a compelling truth - that it is love, diversity, and solidarity that triumph, forming the bedrock for a genuine embrace of duty, honor, and country. It centers around a soldier's funeral, revealing attendees from diverse backgrounds, and focuses on the universality of military service and the human/familial relationships impacted by the soldier's death. The soldier's identity is not revealed until the movie's end with the hope to decrease the prejudicial thinking that drives discrimination and hate in our country.
Film: I Served
Category: Documentary Short/ Student Documentary
Showtime: November 14th 4:32PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Jeffery Marquis Glover
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Synopsis: This compelling documentary delves into veterans' lives as they transition from military to civilian life. Through intimate interviews and personal stories, 'Transitioning Warriors' shed light on the challenges and triumphs faced by those who have served their country. Providing insight into different career opportunities that translate well for those who served. Join us as we honor their sacrifice and explore the resilience of the human spirit.
Film: Jimmy
Category: Student Film Narrative
Showtime: November 14th 4:51PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Luke J Salewski
Runtime: 6 Minutes
Synopsis: After returning to Hollywood from serving in WWII, Jimmy Stewart auditions for John Ford's next picture, struggling to restart his acting career. Inspired by true events.
Film: Just Like Me: The Vietnam/The American War
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 14th 1:34PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Ron Osgood
Runtime: 56 Minutes
Synopsis: He was just like me, trying to get home. "Just Like Me: The Vietnam War/The American War" interweaves American and Vietnamese veteran and non-combatant perspectives from all sides of the war in an attempt to humanize our former enemy and promote cross-cultural connection, empathy and compassion.
Film: LaVern Broughton- Stories Retold
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 10:52AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Scott Berry
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Synopsis: "I was married to her for 65 years and never heard her ever say anything bad about anyone”.
-LaVern Broughton
Meet my wife's Grandpa, LaVern. I had the privilege to spend some time listening to his stories and filming some tender moments as we ventured around Traverse City. Sit back, grab a coffee or tea, and enjoy a moment with LaVern.
Film: Letters from the Battlefield
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 15th 1:35PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Jude Pago
Runtime: 63 Minutes
Synopsis: Jacqueline Lundquist's father, Donald C. Lundquist, served in
Vietnam in 1967-68. While there, he wrote hundreds of letters and recorded many hours of audio tapes that he sent to his wife and daughter. A mere months after returned from the war, he died. Jacqueline was barely 5 years old. Her mother gave her the letters and audio tapes in her teens, but she didn't read them until the summer of 1997 when she was 7 months pregnant with her son, Sam. She was 34. That set her on a journey of getting to know her dad and retracing his footsteps in Vietnam. She ultimately befriended a North Vietnamese soldier who had fought opposite her father. His family had also kept all the letters he had written back to his wife and daughter. This is their contrasting yet similar story.
Film: Mask
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 1:00PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Peter Jang
Runtime: 15 Minutes
Synopsis:
Film: More Than Brothers
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 4:08PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Andrea von Siebenthal
Runtime: 24 Minutes
Synopsis: Since the precipitous retreat of the U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021 and the subsequent power takeover by the Taliban, the Afghans who helped the Allies are being hunted down and killed.
“More Than Brothers” portrays the personal sacrifices and political engagement of two Green Berets in a race against time to save the Afghans who kept them safe during their deployments as well as two of their Afghan allies whose lives have been completely uprooted since the chaotic withdrawal.
This short documentary is a deeply mournful film that highlights the human cost of political decisions.
Film: Nick and Jazz
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 3:00PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Nancy Schiesari, James Froeschle
Runtime: 9 Minutes
Synopsis: Years after serving in Iraq, Nick Carefelle still struggles with trauma from the war until he is united with a black lab names Jazz, a service dog that shows Nick that there is still a chance to find joy in life
Film: Not with Us
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 14th 10:28AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Elyasif Barad
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Synopsis: In the eyes of his soldiers and other peers in the army, Elyasif is a charismatic clown. But during his service, Elyasif witnessed a suicide that traumatized him, and he is now seeking psychological support. Elyasif plans to come clean to his ex-army buddies at their annual barbecue.
Film: On-Corps
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 15th 12:00PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Ireland Robinson
Runtime: 20 Minutes
Synopsis: To reclaim what was lost during and after their military duty, a group of veterans gather every Saturday morning to march to a new beat in the first national veteran's program: On-Corps.
Film: Oh, Johnny!
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 3:16PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Lawrence Schwartz
Runtime: 39 Minutes
Synopsis: John Santillo, a World War II D-Day survivor, travels back overseas for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day to relive his time at war. Through a story that moves between the past and present, John opens up about the time he spent overseas using his unique blend of charisma, optimism and humor that captivates everyone he meets along his journey.
This film follows two narratives: John's life as a soldier during the 1940s and John's 2019 D-Day anniversary trip to France. Through the interweaving of these two stories, the film contrasts John's time as a young man drafted into the military with his view on the war now as a ninety-seven year old veteran. As he faces haunting and emotional memories and locations from his past, John comes to grips with how deeply the war affected him.
Film: Personal Courage
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 14th 10:25AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Lucian Read
Runtime: 80 Minutes
Synopsis: PERSONAL COURAGE tells the intimate story of Army veteran, Jeffrey Derma, and his wife, Rebecca Cristina, as their marriage reaches a crossroads. Beginning in the final days of Jeff’s military service and continuing through the next two and a half years, the film captures their relationship as they reacclimate to one another and work to reestablish what it means to live life together, as a family. From eager anticipation, to naive optimism, from inner turmoil to a love rooted in patience and respect, Jeff and Rebecca take us on their journey with unflinching access. PERSONAL COURAGE captures the trials and triumphs we all face in our lives, powerfully bringing them home through a window into one American family. An inspiring story of pain and grace, love and redemption, PERSONAL COURAGE is a film for anyone who’s ever searched for home and a life filled with purpose.
Film: One on One with Neil Goodman
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 15th 10:35AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Vincent Trujillo
Runtime: 6 Minutes
Synopsis: A documentary about a bronze sculptor by the name of Neil Goodman, and his time as an artist.
Film: Quiet Professional: Clem Lemke
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 14th 1:30PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Dakota Stokes, Todd McPhail
Runtime: 69 Minutes
Synopsis: A biography of Clemens Lemke, a US Army sergeant major and CIA officer who traveled undercover into Iran as part of the attempt to rescue the hostages during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
Film: Return Engagement
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 10:42AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Trent Jones
Runtime: 10 Minutes
Synopsis: Two World War II Veterans from the 8th Air Force - Captain Leland Spencer (100 Years Old) and Dave Moore (97 Years Old) - get together for one final toast, 80 years after they served on the same bomber in the air war over Europe.
Film: Return Regret
Category: Student Film Narrative
Showtime: November 14th 10:15AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Josiah Shaw
Runtime: 4 Minutes
Synopsis: In a suburban town, a young boy's ordinary walk home from school takes a terrifying turn when he realizes he's being relentlessly pursued by a rouge shopping cart, propelling him into a desperate struggle for survival as he races to outwit the evil cart and make it home safely.
Film: Running Towards the Fire - A War Correspondent's Story
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 15th 2:40PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Barney McCoy
Runtime: 55 Minutes
Synopsis: Running Towards the Fire - A War Correspondent's Story" captures the pivotal roles war correspondents played during the Allied forces’ 1944 D-Day invasion of Europe and the subsequent defeat of Nazi Germany and the Axis powers in 1945.
The war correspondents were unsung heroes who risked their lives informing the world with firsthand accounts of the bravery and sacrifice of American and Allied forces.
Film: Sacred Texts of War
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 15th 12:32PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Cristina Mendonsa
Runtime: 57 Minutes
Synopsis: This documentary on moral injury follows six combat veterans through a groundbreaking narrative therapy treatment. As the director of this documentary, I’ve found that the stories of veterans are profoundly close to my heart. These brave individuals, who have faced the harsh realities of combat, carry with them not just memories of war but a deep-seated quest for healing. The journey to understand and address moral injury—those invisible wounds left by conflict—has driven me to craft this film. It is my hope that through their stories, we can illuminate the complex path to redemption and recovery, and foster a greater understanding of the resilience and humanity that define these courageous men and women. The Center for Post Traumatic Growth does exemplary work on the cutting edge of moral injury and I was honored to tell their story.
Film: Short Stop 24
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 12:21PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Robert B. Brown, Antony Andrious
Runtime: 11 Minutes
Synopsis: Five U.S. Marines tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident during retrograde operations on September 23, 1972, on Grytoya Island in Norway as part of Operation Strong Express. Among the fallen was First Lieutenant Henry N. Pilger, who served as the co-pilot of the ill-fated aircraft. Years later, a local Norwegian hiker stumbled upon an unexpected discovery: Pilger's Naval Academy ring on the very island where the tragic crash had occurred. This poignant documentary delves into the remarkable journey of the ring, its eventual return to the Marine's grieving family, and the enduring memorial erected in honor of these brave Marines.
Film: THE DARK GUIDE "An Personal Odyssey Towards Resilience”
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 15th 10:25AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Cédric Hémon
Runtime: 9 Minutes
Synopsis: “The Dark Guide” is much more than a short film: it is a captivating experience that delves deep into its protagonist's healing journey dealing with PTSD (post-traumatic stress). With deep artistic sensitivity, this short film explores his most painful wounds and transforms each ordeal into a vibrant source of resilience. Accompanied by a mysterious force, symbolized by the powerful "Dark Guide", this character discovers the courage to get up and give meaning to his life.
Film: The Keeper
Category: Narrative Feature
Showtime: November 14th 2:26PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Angus Benfield, Kendall Bryant Jr.
Runtime: 100 Minutes
Synopsis: The true story of a special group of military veteran hikers who help "The Keeper", an Army veteran battling depression, PTSD, and suicidal tendencies, as he attempts to hike the Appalachian Trail while carrying 363 military name tapes on a mission to prevent Veteran suicide.
Film: The Magic Ticket
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 1:58PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Yelena V. Krivosheyeva
Runtime: 16 Minutes
Synopsis: A homeless female veteran, Penny, is camping outside of a fancy restaurant on Christmas eve when a kind stranger donates her a gift card to go inside and get a hot meal. After struggling to get a seat, she is finally able to order dinner when an angry patron calls the police.
When the cops try to escort Penny out, it triggers her trauma.
Film: The Promised Land
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 11:00AM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Rebecca Murga
Runtime: 24 Minutes
Synopsis: The Promised Land is a documentary highlighting first-person accounts of veteran homelessness in and around the West Los Angeles Veteran's Affairs property. In a sprawling campus of nearly 400 acres, many veterans are confined to tiny temporary homes on a parking lot, or in tents on the sidewalk outside the VA gates.
This documentary, directed by Army veteran Rebecca Murga, investigates how this land went from a haven dedicated to housing veterans to a bureaucratic maze of unfulfilled promises.
Film: Veterans and the Checkered Flag
Category: Documentary Feature
Showtime: November 14th 2:31PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Lee Foster, Christopher J Wilson
Runtime: 75 Minutes
Synopsis: Thirteen medically discharged veterans travel to Wales to participate in an international motorsports event, where they pursue victory, community and recovery.
Film: We
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 1:16PM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Dru Solberg
Runtime: 24 Minutes
Synopsis: After coming home from a battle-scarred and traumatic deployment, Lt Koa Kole quickly realizes that wounds overseas would follow him home. As he struggles to move forward, Koa finds himself tangled in a moral fight to keep a promise that if left unkept, will not only haunt him but the people closest to him.
Film: Welcome Home
Category: Narrative Short
Showtime: November 14th 10:20AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Michael Tretola
Runtime: 4 Minutes
Synopsis: A soldier with ptsd speaks with a therapist.
Film: Welcome Home, Alex Drueke
Category: Documentary Short
Showtime: November 14th 12:51PM
Room: Eastwood Room
Director: Angel Caro
Runtime: 40 Minutes
Synopsis: Army veteran & Alabama native Alex Drueke recalls his story after becoming a Russian prisoner of war, during the Ukrainian-Russian outbreak.
Film: You’re A Star
Category: Student Film Documentary
Showtime: November 15th 10:07AM
Room: Ford Room
Director: Adam Dov Horovitz
Runtime: 6 Minutes
Synopsis: In this experimental documentary, the young director describes how his desire to think and behave differently to most other people did not serve him well when he became a conscript in the army. After suffering trauma in a terrorist attack while he was a soldier, Adam digs deep to tell the truth about himself and his experiences.