“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF NURSING

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 “Merina” Bond, Ari Sonnenberg, and Priscila “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 documentary 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. OFFICIAL SITES: http://www.visionsofwarriors.com https://www.facebook.com/visionsofwarriors/ https://twitter.com/humanistfilms

We’re thrilled to announce that the University of Minnesota School of Nursing in Minneapolis, Minnesota will be doing a private screening of “Visions of Warriors.” We’re honored to be able to share our film with their respected nursing program. According to their website, the “School of Nursing is ranked #13 out of more than 200 nursing graduate schools in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. Also, “the school celebrated 100 years of leading nursing and health innovation in 2009.” One of the subjects of our feature documentary is Susan Quaglietti, a nurse practitioner and founder of the Veteran Photo Recovery Project. She’s been caring for veterans for more than 25 years. Susan will be attending the screening and participating in a Q&A, along with clinical social worker Ryan Gardner, who runs the program with her. Thank you to Elaine Darst, Clinical Associate Professor and Co-Director BSN Program, School of Nursing, and the university for hosting this great event. 

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/