Afghanistan War Experience
5 Episodes
This series of short films tells the story of the veterans whose actions helped shape the future of the U.S. military. These American patriots stories include the Civil War espionage tale of actress Brevet Major Pauline Cushman-Fryer, the campaign of the Buffalo Soldiers in the conquest of the Apache tribes during the Indian Wars, the stories of the African American Soldiers that decided to fight as Buffalo Soldiers despite segregation and racism, the heroic actions of Frederick Funston in the rescue operations of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the submarine warfare efforts of Admiral Chester-Nimitz.
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13:14Episode 1
Rory Fanning: From Ranger to Resister
Episode 1
Directed by Michael A. Behrens
After ex-NFL star turned soldier Pat Tillman's death is covered up by the U.S. Army, Rory Fanning is discharged from the Army for resisting a second combat tour. Back home, he walks across the country while studying the history of war resistors.
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13:26Episode 2
Hope: In the Aftermath of War
Episode 2
Hope is an intimate portrait of a military family fractured by the invisible wounds of war. At its heart is Catherine, a decorated soldier and mother who returns from deployment profoundly changed—emotionally withdrawn, plagued by guilt, and struggling with addiction. Her daughter, Hope, once pro...
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21:19Episode 3
Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story
Episode 3
Resilience: The Kim LeBel Story follows the remarkable journey of a woman who overcame a violent, abusive upbringing in Alabama and Georgia to serve honorably in the U.S. Navy. After defending herself from a traumatic family life, Kim joined the military, only to face new challenges—gender discri...
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Ruiz
Episode 4
Directed by Jesse Sutterley
In a tapestry woven from heartfelt moments among family and friends, a series of events paint a profound narrative on love, loss, and resilience. At the core of these memories is Kcey, a spirited young woman of Puerto Rican and African American heritage. Her infectiou...
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11:20Episode 5
Velda: A Mother's Story of Suicide
Episode 5
Directed by Jesse Collier Sutterley
In the poignant and thought-provoking short film, a distressed mother, Velda, takes center stage as she recounts the tragic tale of her son, Michael, who battles inner demons after being sent to war. As she navigates through the gut-wrenching chronology of his...