Four Marine Reservists return home from Iraq in May 2003, facing the challenges of reintegration and the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder.
“The hardest battles are fought at home.”
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Four Marine Reservists return home from Iraq in May 2003, facing the challenges of reintegration and the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Synopsis
Lance Corporal Mark A. Patterson returns home from Iraq in May 2003, grappling with the aftermath of combat. Alongside fellow Marines from Fox Company 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, he faces the challenges of reintegration into civilian life. Patterson struggles with depression after a breakup, while Corporal Matthew Jemmett deals with posttraumatic stress disorder by isolating himself in his car. Sergeant Christopher J. Nibley seeks normalcy but feels lost, ultimately volunteering for a second tour. Earl Simmons battles alcohol abuse, unable to fulfill his church mission. Their stories reveal the difficulties veterans encounter after returning from war.
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Why Watch
- Meet Lance Corporal Earl Simmons and his struggle with alcohol.
- Follow Sergeant Christopher J. Nibley as he seeks normalcy.
- Find out how Corporal Matthew Jemmett copes with PTSD.
Did You Know
- The film aired on PBS nationwide in 2008.
- It was screened in 8 countries and several film festivals.
- Mark Patterson was trained to fight but felt unprepared for civilian life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Reserved to Fight?
Reserved to Fight was directed and produced by Chantelle Squires of MirrorLake Films.
What year did Reserved to Fight air on PBS?
Reserved to Fight aired on PBS nationwide in 2008.
Which Marine Reservists are featured in Reserved to Fight?
The subjects of the film include Lance Corporal Earl Simmons, Sergeant Christopher J. Nibley, Corporal Matthew Jemmett, and Lance Corporal Mark A. Patterson.
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