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201924 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Exit 12

201924 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two tours in Fallujah leave US Marine Roman Baca struggling with mental health, prompting a return to ballet as a form of therapy and expression.

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Mohammad Gorjestani

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Two tours in Fallujah leave US Marine Roman Baca struggling with mental health, prompting a return to ballet as a form of therapy and expression.

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Mohammad Gorjestani

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Roman Baca stands at the helm of the Exit12 Dance Company in New York City, where he channels his experiences as a US Marine who served two tours in Fallujah. After returning home, he confronts depression and anxiety, finding solace in ballet, encouraged by his wife, Lisa. Through dance, Baca collaborates with fellow veterans and military families to express the impacts of war and reshape perceptions of the veteran community. The documentary runs for 24 minutes and was directed by Mohammad Gorjestani.

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