“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” SCREENED AT THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE

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

“Visions of Warriors” recently screened at the University at Albany School of Social Welfare. According to their site, “In keeping with social work’s historic and enduring commitments, the mission of the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany is to further social and economic justice to serve people who are vulnerable, marginalized, or oppressed.” We’re excited to have shared our film with this respected university. Thank you to Samantha Fletcher, Lisa DeLaMater, Eric Hardiman, and the university for this great honor!

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/