"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" MEDIA
"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
LOGLINE
In “Visions of Warriors,” four veterans from the Vietnam War era to the Iraq War participate in the groundbreaking Veteran Photo Recovery Project at the VA Menlo Park and use innovative photography therapy to treat their mental illness.
SYNOPSIS
“Visions of Warriors” enters the minds of four veterans from the Vietnam War era to the Iraq War who are battling against mental illness—Mark Pinto, Homerina "Marina" Bond, Ari Sonnenberg, and Priscilla "Peni" Bethel. They participate in the groundbreaking Veteran Photo Recovery Project at the VA Menlo Park and use innovative photography therapy to treat their moral injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and other mental illnesses. The documentary also profiles the Veteran Photo Recovery Project team—founder and nurse practitioner Susan Quaglietti, art therapist Jeff Stadler, clinical social worker Ryan Gardner, and clinical psychologist Kristen McDonald. With a non-linear narrative structure to mirror the veterans’ shattered lives, the film alternates between the veterans and the mental health providers. It also introduces other dynamic veterans who participated in the program. The overall narrative arc of the film extends from the veterans’ diverse backgrounds to their challenging military service to their debilitating mental illness to their intensive treatment. Because the veterans use photography therapy to treat their mental illness, the cinematography is inspired by iconic photo essays in Life Magazine and National Geographic that intimately capture people's lives. Ultimately, "Visions of Warriors" is a universal story about the strength of the human spirit.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VETERAN PHOTO RECOVERY PROJECT.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
"After learning about Susan Quaglietti and the Veteran Photo Recovery Project, we were inspired to create a feature documentary about her compassionate work. We were deeply moved by the veterans’ powerful stories. As war and conflicts continue, many veterans are coming back and suffering from mental illness. Shockingly, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. To make matters worse, the VA system has been involved in a growing scandal, from a huge backlog to wait time cover-ups to even patient deaths. Hopefully, by sharing the veterans' incredible stories of heroism and survival, our film raises awareness about the rise of veteran mental illness and the power of innovative photography therapy to treat it. We're deeply honored to be able to document the extraordinary lives of the veterans and their mental health providers."—Ming Lai, Producer / Writer / Director
GRATITUDE
Our deepest gratitude to our fiscal sponsor, grantors, corporate sponsors, donors, and supporters.
Fiscal Sponsor
International Documentary Association
Grantors
Stanford Medicine & the Muse Program in the Medical Humanities
Corporate Sponsors
Artisan & Artist
Evike
Freestyle Photographic Supplies
Donors
ADG Realty Invitational Bowling League, Julie Akahori, Angelina Cheng, Ernest Cheng, Elaine Chien & Family, Kevin Conway, Tamara & Gary Fine, Vic Froelicher & Family, Brian & Soo Fujishige & Family, Aaron & Anita Hamachi, William Herbert, Charlene & Stanford Hirotsu & Family, David & Kathy Ikeda, Glenn & Harumi Kawaguchi & Family, Elena Klaw, Jan Komuro, Patrick Lew & Family, Spencer & Vivian Liang & Family, Nate Lipp, Laraine Matsuyama, Glenn Omatsu, Sylvia Sahagian, Marc Salazar, Mike Stivers & Family, Symantec Corporation (for Spencer Liang), Kan Taniguchi & Family, Tuan Tran & Family, Gary & Lois Tsunoda, Tianna Umann, Vince Wong & Michelle Chun, Nobu & Ayako Yuki & Family
FILMMAKERS
Ming Lai, Producer / Writer / Editor / Director IMDB
Ming Lai is a filmmaker and photographer. His narrative and documentary films explore the human condition, from social issues to arts and culture. His fine art and documentary photography express his artistic vision. He’s created TV commercials and videos for many international clients, including Coldwell Banker, Epson, Fujitsu, Marukome, and Yakult. With all of his projects, he strives to create enduring works of art that benefit humanity.
Matt Steinauer, Producer / Editor IMDB
Matt Steinauer is a veteran cinematographer and editor in the entertainment field. Having shot and edited many features, commercials, and music videos for over a decade has afforded Matt the opportunity to meet and work with colleagues from around the world. Matt was recently nominated for an “Annie” award for his editing work in TV. With a desire to contribute to the shared “conversation” of humanity through his skills and diligence, Matt looks forward to working on projects that make a difference.
Dilip Isaac, Director of Photography IMDB
Dilip Isaac has been behind the camera for nearly a decade. Starting in grip and lighting, where he formed his own rental business, he learned how to manipulate light both from ambient bounce and actual sources. Dilip has taken his years of experience from gaffing and gripping as well as composition techniques to create new images that look both natural and cinematic. Having worked with many talented people along the way, he is always creating a fusion that is a combined style of the best while adding his own flare.
Trevor Crist, Director of Photography IMDB
Trevor Crist is a Los Angeles-based cinematographer, gaffer, and camera operator. Born in New Mexico, he studied at the College of Santa Fe and moved to L.A. in 2004. Trevor has spent most of the past decade lighting commercial and feature film projects that have gone on to critical acclaim in festivals such as SXSW, Los Angeles Film Festival, and the Independent Spirit Awards. “Visions of Warriors” marks one of his first ventures into the documentary format. Trevor is very proud to be a part of a project with such an important message.
Sven Faulconer, Composer IMDB
Sven Faulconer, born and raised in Belgium, is a Los Angeles-based composer for film and television. He employs a wide and unique range of music styles, as reflected in the remarkable list of credits acquired by him over the years. In particular, a keen sense for collaboration and strong storytelling skills have earned him music credits on blockbuster movies as The Hunger Games series, Nightcrawler, The Bourne Legacy, The Green Hornet, and Parkland. His original approach in independent productions has resulted in numerous scores with a very distinctive character.
Jeff Hutchins, Sound Supervisor / Sound Designer / Foley Artist IMDB
Jeff Hutchins is a hands-on Sound Supervisor with 27 years of experience doing sound work for motion pictures and television. Field recording is a passion and brings a flow of unique sounds into every project. Spanning the globe on a quest to record interesting sounds, his high definition recordings really propel a freshness into each project. Jeff's studios include a design suite and a high definition foley stage. As a result, he has won five Emmys and seven Golden Reel awards for excellence in the sound industry.
Bruce Greenspan, Dialogue Editor / Music Editor / Sound Effects Editor / Re-Recording Mixer IMDB
Bruce Greenspan has been working in L.A. since 1993. As an audio engineer who specializes in post sound for film and TV, he does what’s necessary to propel a story to best serve the narrative and realize the creator’s vision. For the last 20 years, Bruce has been a “one-man editor, designer, and mixer” for Planet Grande Pictures, Painless Productions, and many independent producers, delivering TV series from animation (CrashBox, Snowden’s Christmas) to reality adventure (Patrick Dempsey: Racing Le Mans, The Dead Files, Freshman Year, Two Hour Tour) to documentaries and specials (Moonshine Madness, Bad Boys of Summer, Breaking the News, It Conquered Hollywood), and much more. With hundreds of broadcast hours and dozens of features of experience, Bruce has had the opportunity to work with some of Hollywood’s finest and is thrilled to work with Ming on such an important film.
Stacy Hruby, Location Sound Mixer IMDB
Micah Mucklow, Location Sound Mixer IMDB
Micah Mucklow is a sound engineer and the owner of Secret Menu Productions, LLC. Micah has recorded audio for numerous indie films and documentaries over the past five years. With a degree in visual anthropology, Micah began his post-college career as an educator in the Oakland Unified public school system but soon turned back toward documentary filmmaking and the film/tv broadcast industry within the Bay Area. Micah currently works as a freelance sound mixer and A2 for Secret Menu Productions, Pac-12 Networks, and the local IATSE 119 sports broadcast union.
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"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" LATEST NEWS
"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" UPCOMING SCREENINGS
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (APHA) PUBLIC HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL
Denver, Colorado
Screening and Q&A with Raymond Sedillo/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Colorado Chapter (COPRA):
Monday, 10/25/2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., MST
APHA Annual Meeting & Expo
APHA Public Health Film Festival
Session: Addressing Mental Health and Stigma through Personal Stories
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
To learn more about the film festival screening:
https://apha.confex.com/apha/2021/meetingapp.cgi/Session/63582
To learn more about the film festival:
https://www.apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/Annual/Schedule/Film-Festival
To learn more about the annual meeting and expo:
https://apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/Annual
To learn more about the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association:
https://www.psychrehabassociation.org/
CAMPBELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Gillette, Wyoming
Screening:
date TBA
To learn more about the screening:
link TBA
To learn more about the Campbell County Public Library System:
https://campbellcountylibraries.org/
To learn more about the Wyoming State Library:
https://library.wyo.gov/
PARK COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Cody, Powell, & Meeteeste, Wyoming
Screening:
Monday, 11/8/2020 - Saturday, 11/21/2020
To learn more about the screening:
link TBA
To learn more about the Park County Library System:
https://parkcountylibrary.org/
To learn more about the Wyoming State Library:
https://library.wyo.gov/
NATRONA COUNTY LIBRARY
Casper, Wyoming
Screening:
Monday, 11/2/2020 - Friday, 11/20/2020
Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 11/16/2020, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
*Please note date change.
To learn more about the screening:
https://natronacountylibrary.libcal.com/event/7247636
To learn more about the Natrona County Library:
https://www.natronacountylibrary.org/
To learn more about the Wyoming State Library:
https://library.wyo.gov/
WILLIAM JAMES COLLEGE
Newton, Massachusetts
Screening:
Monday, 11/2/2020 - Sunday, 11/15/2020
Q&A with Ming Lai, Student Veterans, and Veteran Panelists:
Tuesday, 11/10/2020
12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST
To learn more and register for the screening and Q&A:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehd6fc8be01bfd2e&llr=66tpz8bab
To read their article about the film:
https://www.williamjames.edu/news/visions-of-warriors-offers-visions-of-hope-for-veterans-battling-mental-illness.cfm?fbclid=IwAR0kgXfC4A4bs_E5MpBpuVbXDMwFYlJeUZO1rYVExrxExjBEqOx_6XBY2c4
To learn more about William James College:
https://www.williamjames.edu/
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Arcadia, California
Screening:
Monday, 7/20/2020 - Saturday, 8/1/2020
Q&A with Patricia Smith, Tom Lenzo, and Ming Lai:
Monday, 8/10/2020, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Watch the recorded Q&A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJx4ZzeTZ8Q&list=PLr8g-YpR1VnFDWMGltIoYxzwOhg_XmLjc
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about the screening and Q&A:
TBA
To learn more about the library:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/index.php
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
MISSION VIEJO LIBRARY
Mission Viejo, California
Screening:
Monday, 7/6/2020 - Monday, 7/27/2020
Q&A with Ming Lai, Ben Gales, and Jeff Andrade:
Thursday, 7/30/2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Email librarian Patrice Rand for your Zoom invitation: prand@cityofmissionviejo.org
To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/v5Z_c-v7rDo3EoCR4gSDUKUtW9S1e66s13IWqfEFxR28ASIENAavMuRBYetgYXHAmb6aBf8_PA0GzhvJ?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=Uj3rEE4gSGWwxGk9rYdYlg.1597095852236.5ac871320fe4feaa2e9588a7ee1ce5b8&_x_zm_rhtaid=743
To learn more about the screening and Q&A:
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/library/about/newsletter#visions
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/services-guides/military-veterans/upcoming-events
To learn more about the Mission Viejo Library:
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/library
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
To learn more about the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)/Orange County:
https://tinyurl.com/ybtnbuz6
To learn more about the South Orange County Vet Center:
https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5921&dnum=All&stateid=CA&v=1
KERN COUNTY LIBRARY
Bakersfield, California
Screening:
Monday, 6/29/2020 - Tuesday, 7/14/2020
Q&A with Ming Lai:
Wednesday, 7/13/2020, 2:00 p.m.
To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://www.facebook.com/ridgecrestbranchlibrary/videos/1171813869854650/
To learn more about the Screening and Q&A:
https://www.facebook.com/bealelibrary/photos/gm.1390077404514213/2330571823912347/?type=3&theater
To learn more about the Kern County Library:
http://www.kerncountylibrary.org/
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
AZUSA CITY LIBRARY
Azusa, California
Screening:
Monday, 5/25/2020 - Monday, 6/8/2020
Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 6/9/2020, at 1:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/91883855120?pwd=bU85blBFNExjS3g3NFMvNW1Rb0Mzdz09
Meeting ID: 918 8385 5120
Password: Veterans
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Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adYeHClibN
To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/CivicMedia?VID=Visions-of-Warriors-Q-A-Session-21#player
To learn more about the Screening and Q&A:
https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/1720/Veterans
To learn more about the Azusa City Library:
https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/191/Library
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
CITY OF COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Commerce, California
Screening:
Monday, 5/18/2020 - Monday, 6/1/2020
Q&A with Ming Lai, James Zenner, and Dr. Christina Robinson:
Thursday, 6/4/2020, 6:00 p.m.
To participate in the Q&A:
Click on, or copy and paste:
https://lnkd.in/gypHvyf
or, call in:
Meeting ID: 885 4067 9362
One tap mobile
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To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/3JxNc-zPxlxOSZHCt2LiAfEePbT7aaa813dIrqYNz0vWRkFAFK4LYM-fhK7_lka7
Password: 0N@#9?b#
To learn more about the Screening and Q&A:
http://www.cityofcommercepubliclibrary.org/library/?q=content/visions-warriors-film-screening-and-qa
To learn more about the City of Commerce Public Library:
http://www.cityofcommercepubliclibrary.org/library/
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
To connect with veterans resources:
www.ptsd.va.gov
To find help:
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
MISSION VIEJO LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
Mission Viejo, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Sunday, 5/3/2020, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
To learn more about the library:
https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/library
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
San Jose, California
Screening:
Monday, 4/20/2020 - Monday, 5/4/2020
Extended to Wednesday, 5/20/2020
Q&A with Jemerson Diaz, Mark Pinto, and Ming Lai:
Thursday, 4/23/2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq-AjorA38E
To learn more about the Screening and Q&A:
https://www.sjpl.org/blog/visions-warriors
To learn more about the San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library:
https://www.sjpl.org/king
To learn more about San Jose State University:
https://www.sjsu.edu/
To learn more about California Center for the Book and “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
Arcadia, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 4/20/2020, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Arcadia Public Library
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about the library:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/index.php
To learn more about the museum:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/gilb_museum_of_arcadia_heritage/about.php
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
KERN COUNTY LIBRARY / BEALE MEMORIAL LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
Bakersfield, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 4/7/2020, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kern County Library / Beale Memorial Library
701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
To learn more about the library:
http://www.kerncountylibrary.org/
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
Coronado, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Saturday, 3/21/2020, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
To learn more about the library:
https://www.coronado.ca.us/government/departments_divisions/library_services
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
CITY OF COMMERCE LIBRARY / ROSEWOOD LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]
Commerce, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 3/19/2020, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
City of Commerce Library / Rosewood Library
5655 Jillson St.
Commerce, CA 90040
To learn more about the library:
http://www.cityofcommercepubliclibrary.org/library/
To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/
Download a flyer about the event.
FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Los Altos Hills, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 11/4/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Foothill College
Room 5501
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
*Preceded by a Veterans Day Salute: Art Showcase & Resource Fair at the Foothill Rotary Veterans Plaza 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
To download a flyer.
To download a flyer with a bio.
To learn more about the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center:
https://foothill.edu/veterans/
To learn more about Foothill College:
https://foothill.edu/
FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Los Altos Hills, California
Screening:
Tuesday, 10/22/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Foothill College
Forum Room 5001
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Download a flyer.
Download a flyer with a bio.
To learn more about the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center:
https://foothill.edu/veterans/
To learn more about Foothill College:
https://foothill.edu/
AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND ASIAN CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES ASSOCIATION (ANZACATA) / CREATIVE GATHERING BRISBANE SYMPOSIUM
Brisbane, Australia
Screening:
Saturday, 9/28/19, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The University of Queensland
Art Museum Lawn
St. Lucia, Brisbane
Queensland 4072
To learn more about the Creative Gathering Brisbane Symposium:
https://anzacata.wildapricot.org/Events
To learn more about ANZACATA:
https://www.anzacata.org/About-ANZACATA
To learn more about the Festival of Well Being and download a poster:
https://www.anzacata.org/Festival/
To learn more about The University of Queensland:
https://www.uq.edu.au/
VANDENBURG AIR FORCE BASE
Vandenburg Air Force Base, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 8/6/19, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.*
Vandenburg Air Force Base
747 Nebraska Ave.
Vandenburg Air Force Base, CA 93437
*This screening is private and not open to the public.
To learn more about the base:
https://www.vandenberg.af.mil/
BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF ART THERAPISTS / INTERNATIONAL ART THERAPY PRACTICE/RESEARCH CONFERENCE
London, England
Screening:
Saturday, 7/13/19, between 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.*
Queen Mary University of London
Bancroft Building
David Sizer Lecture Theatre
Mile End Road
London, E1 4NS
*A preview of the film will be screened.
To learn more about the screening:
https://www.baat.org/Assets/Docs/International%20conference/June%20Programs/Saturday%20Agenda.pdf
To register for the International Art Therapy/Research Conference:
https://www.baat.org/Courses-Conferences/Conferences
To learn more about the British Association of Art Therapists:
https://www.baat.org/
To learn more about the Queen Mary University of London:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/
CAMARENA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Calexico, California
Screening:
Thursday, 6/27/19, 5:30 p.m.
850 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA
760-768-2170
To learn more about the screening:
https://calexicolibrary.org/events/visions-warriors-documentary
To download a flyer about the screening:
https://calexicolibrary.org/sites/calexicolibrary.org/files/attachments/2019VisionsofWarriors.pdf
To learn more about the library:
https://calexicolibrary.org/
To learn more about their Veterans Connect @ the Library program:
https://calexicolibrary.org/veteransconnect
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Irvine, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 5/28/19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of California, Irvine
Berk Hall
802 W. Peltason Dr.
Irvine, CA 92617
*RSVP Required
*To RSVP for the screening, please contact kheath1@uci.edu by 5/23/19.
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing:
https://uci.edu/academics/nursing-science.php
To learn more about the UCI Center for Medical Humanities:
https://www.humanities.uci.edu/medicalhumanities/
To learn more about the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence:
https://inclusion.uci.edu/about/
FREMONT MAIN LIBRARY
Fremont, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Sunday, 5/26/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fremont Main Library
2400 Stevenson Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538
510-745-1400
To learn more about the screening:
https://events.aclibrary.org/event/5152519?hs=a
Download a flyer about the screening.
Download a press release about the screening.
To learn more about the library:
https://www.aclibrary.org/fremont
To learn more about the Fremont Family Resource Center:
https://www.fremont.gov/228/Family-Resource-Center
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH / VETERANS AND LOVED ONES RECOVERY (VALOR)
Los Angeles, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Wednesday, 5/15/19, 12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health / Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR)
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
1816 S. Figueroa St.
6th Floor, Bradley Conference Room
Los Angeles, CA 90015
*This screening is private and not open to the public.
To learn more about Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR):
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/outpatient-services/valor/
To learn more about the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health:
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/https://dmh.lacounty.gov/
To learn more about the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall:
http://mva.lacounty.gov/bob-hope-patriotic-hall/
SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Santa Maria, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Monday, 5/6/19, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Santa Maria Public Library
421 South McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805-925-0994
To see the library’s press release about the screening:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/Home/Components/News/News/11899/18
To learn more about the library:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/library
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
WOODWARD PARK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Fresno, California
Screening and Q&A with Ryan Gardner and Ming Lai
Tuesday, 4/23/19, 6:00 p.m.
Woodwood Park Regional Library
944 E. Perrin Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
559-600-3135
To learn more about the library:
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/branch/wdwd.html
To learn more about CalVet:
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Inglewood, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 3/25/19, 5:30 p.m.
Inglewood Public Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
310-412-5380
To learn more about the library:
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library
To learn more about the West Los Angeles Vet Center:
https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=516
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY / SSGT. SALVADOR J. LARA CASA BLANCA LIBRARY
Riverside, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 3/18/19, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Riverside Public Library / SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library
2985 Madison St.
Riverside, CA 92504
951-826-2120
To learn more about the screening:
https://riversideca.gov/calendar/item.aspx?id=22275
To learn more about the library:
https://www.riversideca.gov/library/
To learn more about the Inlandia Institute:
http://inlandiainstitute.org/
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
WHITTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Whittier, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Thursday, 2/21/19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Whittier Public Library
7344 Washington Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
562-567-9900
To learn more about the screening:
https://www.whittierlibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2145/1646
To learn more about the Whittier Public Library:
https://www.whittierlibrary.org/
To learn more about the Whittier Public Library Veterans Resource Center:
https://www.whittierlibrary.org/services/veterans-resource-center
To learn more about the addition of “Visions of Warriors” to “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/2018/10/02/visions-of-warriors/
To learn more about California Center for the Book:
https://calbook.org/
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
To learn more about Veterans Connect @ the Library:
https://calibrariesforveterans.org/
To learn more about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whittier:
https://namiwhittier.namieasysite.com/
E.P. FOSTER LIBRARY
Ventura, California
Screening
Saturday, 2/9/19, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
E.P. Foster Library
Elizabeth R. Topping Room
651 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 90031
805-648-2716
To learn more about the screening:
https://www.vencolibrary.org/events/foster-vision-warriors-documentary
To learn more about the library:
https://www.vencolibrary.org/locations/ep-foster-library
To learn more about the addition of “Visions of Warriors” to “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/2018/10/02/visions-of-warriors/
To learn more about California Center for the Book:
https://calbook.org/
To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/
To learn more about Veterans Connect @ the Library:
https://calibrariesforveterans.org/
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Saturday, 11/17/18, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
California State University, Los Angeles
Simpson Tower
Salazar Hall 184E
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Download a flyer about the screening.
To learn more about California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work:
http://www.calstatela.edu/hhs/sw
LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY / MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
Los Angeles, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Saturday, 11/10/18, 12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library / Memorial Branch Library
4625 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323-938-2732
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library / Memorial Branch Library:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/memorial
To learn more about the history of the Los Angeles Public Library / Memorial Branch Library:
https://www.lapl.org/branches/memorial/history
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library’s Veterans Resources:
https://www.lapl.org/veterans
SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS FILM FESTIVAL
San Francisco, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Sunday, 11/4/18, 2:16 p.m.
San Francisco Public Library / Main Library
Lower Level
Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
To learn more about the San Francisco Veterans Film Festival:
https://www.sfveteransfilmfestival.org/
Download a flyer about the festival.
To learn more about One Vet One Voice:
https://onevetonevoice.org/
To learn more about the San Francisco Public Library / Main Library:
https://sfpl.org
AMERICAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION'S 49TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE / ART THERAPY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Miami, Florida
Conference Workshop “Expanding Your Focal Point: Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health Needs Through Photography” with Zara Drapkin and Ryan Gardner:
(Workshop N/NY-PS2117)
Saturday, 11/3/18, 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m
Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami
Location: Merrick 1
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Screening and Q&A with Ryan Gardner and Zara Drapkin:
(Panel Session TE5138)
Saturday, 11/3/18, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami
Location: Flagler
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
To learn more about the American Art Therapy Association conference
http://www.arttherapyconference.com/
To download the American Art Therapy Association conference brochure:
https://arttherapy.org/upload/Conference/2018OnlineBrochure.pdf
To learn more about the Art Therapy Short Film Festival:
https://www.xcdsystem.com/aata/program/0zD5Fd6/index.cfm?pgid=1340&day=03&sid=29540&abid=159590
To learn more about the American Art Therapy Association:
https://arttherapy.org/
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
Albany, New York
Screening
Monday, 10/22/18
University at Albany
School of Social Welfare
Richardson Hall
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
*This screening is private.
To learn more about the University at Albany School of Social Welfare:
https://www.albany.edu/ssw/
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY / CENTRAL LIBRARY
San Diego, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 10/9/18, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
San Diego Public Library / Central Library
330 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(Downtown East Village, Park Boulevard at 11th Avenue, near Petco Park)
619-236-5800
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about the screening:
https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/hold-visions-warriors
To learn more about the San Diego Public Library / Central Library:
https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library
To learn more about the San Diego Public Library’s Veterans Resource Centers:
https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/outreach/vrc
LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY / EXPOSITION PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
Los Angeles, California
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 7/19/18, 6:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library / Exposition Park Branch Library
3900 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90062
323-290-3113
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To RSVP for the screening:
https://www.facebook.com/events/234244470461425/
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library / Exposition Park Branch Library:
https://www.facebook.com/expoparkLAPL/
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library:
https://www.lapl.org/
To learn more about the the Los Angeles Public Library’s Veterans Resources:
https://www.lapl.org/veterans
LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY / VAN NUYS BRANCH LIBRARY
Van Nuys, California
Screening:
Saturday, 5/26/18, 2:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Public Library / Van Nuys Branch Library
6250 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-756-8453
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library:
https://www.lapl.org/
To learn more about the Los Angeles Public Library's Veterans Resources:
https://www.lapl.org/veterans
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Baltimore, Maryland
Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 5/3/18, 5:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
University of Maryland
School of Social Work
525 West Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
For social workers to obtain CEUs for attending this screening:
http://sswcpe.umaryland.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=MAY3RD
To learn more about the University of Maryland School of Social Work:
http://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/
COLORADO PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION
Boulder, Colorado
Screening and Panel Discussion:
Tuesday, 5/1/18, 5:45 p.m.
Windhorse Community Services
1200 Yarmouth Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
To learn more about the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association:
https://www.psychrehabassociation.org/
To learn more about Colorado Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association:
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoPRA/
To learn more about Windhorse Community Services:
https://windhorsecommunityservices.com/
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San Jose, California
Screening and Q&A with Mark Pinto:
Thursday, 4/19/18, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
San Jose State University
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
255, 2nd Floor
150 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about the screening:
https://events.sjpl.org/event/visons_of_warriors
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
Fresno, California
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, and Ming Lai:
Thursday, 11/30/17, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
California State University, Fresno
Satellite Student Union
2485 E. San Ramon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more about California State University, Fresno:
http://www.csufresno.edu/
Download a flyer by the California State University, Fresno about the event.
CITY OF PALO ALTO / CUBBERLEY ARTIST STUDIO PROGRAM (CASP) OPEN STUDIO EVENT
Palo Alto, California
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, and Ming Lai:
Saturday, 11/18/17, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cubberley Community Center
H-1 Lecture Room
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-329-2418
*The screening is open to the public and free of charge.
To learn more:
www.cityofpaloalto.org/casp
Download a map of and directions to Cubberley Community Center.
Read a press release by the City of Palo Alto about this screening and the CASP Open Studio Event.
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, Alaska
Screening:
Saturday, 11/11/17, Veterans Day
University of Alaska Fairbanks
505 South Chandalar Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99775
To learn more about the University of Alaska Fairbanks:
https://www.uaf.edu/
UPLIFT WILLIAMS PREPARATORY
Dallas, Texas
Screening:
Around Veterans Day 2017 TBA
Uplift Williams Preparatory
1750 Viceroy Dr.
Dallas, TX 75235
*This is a private screening for the school and not open to the public.
To learn more about Uplift Williams Preparatory:
https://www.uplifteducation.org/Domain/606
COLORADO PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION (COPRA)
Denver, Colorado
Screening:
Thursday, 11/9/17, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dahlia Campus for Health & Well-Being—Mental Health Center of Denver
3401 Eudora St.
Denver, CO 80207
To learn more about the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association:
https://www.psychrehabassociation.org/
To learn more about the Colorado Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (COPRA)
https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoPRA/
To learn more about the Dahlia Campus for Health & Well-Being—Mental Health Center of Denver:
https://mhcd.org/dahlia-campus-for-health-well-being/
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, MINNESOTA
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti and Ryan Gardner:
Friday, 10/20/17, 5:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
John Roach Center (JRC) for the Liberal Arts, Room 126
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
651-962-5000
To reserve tickets for the screening:
https://www.stthomas.edu/socialwork/events/events/20171020aempvisionsofwarriors.html
To learn more about the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota:
http://www.stthomas.edu/
To learn more about the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Area of Emphasis in Military Practice (AEMP) Scholars program:
https://www.stthomas.edu/socialwork/graduate/financing/aescholars/military/
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF NURSING
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti and Ryan Gardner:
Friday, 10/20/17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
University of Minnesota School of Nursing
5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
*This is a private screening for the university and not open to the public.
To learn more about University of Minnesota School of Nursing:
https://www.nursing.umn.edu/
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
San Rafael, California
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, & Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 9/12/17, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dominican University of California
Edgehill Mansion
Garden Room
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-4440
*This event is open to the public.
To learn more about the screening:
http://www.dominican.edu/dominicannews/whats-happening-at-dominican
To learn more about Dominican University of California:
http://www.dominican.edu/
SKYLINE INDIE FILM FEST
Westchester, Virginia
Screening:
Friday, 9/8/17, 3:00 p.m.
Dharma Studio
160 North Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-212-8623
To learn more:
http://www.skylineindiefilmfest.org/
To buy tickets:
http://www.skylineindiefilmfest.org/schedule/visions-of-warriors/
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION’S 40TH ANNUAL WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SUMMIT
Atlanta, Georgia
TED-Like Talk by Susan Quaglietti and Ryan Gardner:
Sunday, 6/25/17, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
To learn more:
http://www.psychrehabassociation.org/content/using-photography-advance-recovery-journey
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, & Ming Lai:
Sunday, 6/25/17, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
To learn more:
http://www.psychrehabassociation.org/content/movie-night-“visions-warriors”
To register for the conference and attend the TED-Like Talk and screening:
http://www.psychrehabassociation.org/40th-annual-wellness-and-recovery-summit-registration-information
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Oakland, California
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, & Ming Lai:
Wednesday, 4/5/17, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
VENUE CORRECTION:
Holy Names University / Valley Center for the Performing Arts
3500 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
To learn more:
http://www.oiff.org
https://www.hnu.edu/about/campus/valley-center-performing-arts
For tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oiff-15-early-bird-visions-of-warriors-tickets-32075141612
VAIL FILM FESTIVAL
Vail, Colorado
"One of the Top 10 Destination Film Festivals in the World" by MovieMaker Magazine
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, & Ming Lai:
Friday, 3/31/17, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CineBistro 2 at Solaris
141 E. Meadow Dr., #104, Vail, CO 81657
970-476-3344
Theater Info:
https://cinebistro.com/solaris/index.php
Screening and Q&A with Susan Quaglietti, Ryan Gardner, & Ming Lai:
Saturday, 4/1/17, 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
CineBistro 1 at Solaris
141 E. Meadow Dr., #104, Vail, CO 81657
970-476-3344
Theater Info:
https://cinebistro.com/solaris/index.php
To learn more:
http://www.vailfilmfestival.com/documentaries-1/
https://vailfilmfestival2017.sched.com
For tickets:
http://www.vailfilmfestival.com/2017-tickets
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