“Aftershock"
(working
title)
explores
the territory between war's
myths and the realities of the actual experience. It’s about the
effects of war on those who have been closest to it: veterans and their
families.
The war in Iraq began in March of 2003 and
continues on with no end in sight. Over 2000 Americans have died thus
far and 20,000 wounded survivors are flowing through
military and veterans hospitals throughout the United States. Three
years of war have produced more than 1.5 million new veterans, nearly
half a million
of whom have now been discharged. One in four of those discharged are
seeking the services of an overburdened, under-funded Veterans
Administration. As the war goes on, the toll mounts.
Veterans and their
families will feel the effects of this war long after the last American
is withdrawn from Baghdad. It’s often said, “Those who don’t learn from
history are doomed to repeat it”. “Aftershock” is a cautionary
tale about the reality
of war and the price that’s paid by those who endure it.
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Sacrifice of the Few
 While most
Americans are free to go about their daily business,
unaffected by the wars in any way, scores of thousands of troops have
been sent off on repeat tours into the combat zones. According to the
support group 'Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America', two-thirds of
the 92,000 Army troops deployed since the beginning of this year are on
at least
their second deployment.
Many soldiers, like Sergeant Mike
Krause pictured above, have served three or four tours. Sergeant Krause
is proud of his service and still loves the military. “But we’re a
nation at war,” he said, “and we should all be in this together.”
He said that if he could wave a
magic wand, he would make some form of
public service compulsory. “You wouldn’t have to join the military,” he
said. “But there are many other ways to serve. You could work for
AmeriCorps, or the Red Cross, or Homeland Security. You could do
something. It’s about social responsibility. Especially in a time of
war.”
read the entire article here
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There are two ways to lend your
support to "Aftershock":
You can become a member through the direct purchase of shares in the
project, or you can pre-purchase one or more copies of the Aftershock DVD. Either choice
will help to cover the ongoing expenses
of production and post-production.
To
pre-purchase Aftershock DVDs,
click here.
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"Aftershock:
Stories About War"
Release
Format:
HD
Video
Production
Format;
HD
Video
Projected
Run Time:
56
Minutes
for
more information
CONTACT:
Will
Stanton
610-987-9320
aftershock@dejazzd.com
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