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201770 minPGdocumentary

American Veteran

201770 minPGdocumentary

Army Sergeant Nick Mendes adapts to life after surviving a massive improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

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Army Sergeant Nick Mendes adapts to life after surviving a massive improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

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Julie Cohen

Julie Cohendirector

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A documentary following Army Sergeant Nick Mendes as he adapts to life after surviving a massive improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

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