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202065 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Relationships

Once a Marine

202065 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Veterans confront the lasting impacts of war on their lives and purpose.

Mental Health Relationships

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Veterans confront the lasting impacts of war on their lives and purpose.

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Stephen Cantydirector

Darren Dosscast

Deb Schianocast

Xavier Zellcast

Jacob Zipaycast

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A group of Afghanistan veterans struggle to find meaning from their sacrifices in a war that doesn't end when they come back home.

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