War Trauma and Mass Incarceration

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War Trauma and Mass Incarceration exposes the often-overlooked connection between combat trauma, PTSD, disability, and incarceration in America.

Tracing a path from the battlefields of World War I, World War II, and Vietnam to prison cells across the United States, this documentary reveals how the wounds of war can persist long after the fighting ends. Through powerful firsthand testimony, historical research, and the experiences of formerly incarcerated veterans, the film examines the lasting impact of trauma and the challenges many service members face when returning home.

At the center of the story is the little-known history of incarcerated veterans at Virginia's Lorton Reformatory. Behind prison walls, veterans organized to secure access to VA benefits, advocate for disabled former service members, and demand recognition from institutions that had largely forgotten them. Their efforts drew national attention, reached the halls of Congress, and exposed a troubling reality: thousands of veterans across America were living with untreated trauma, disabilities, and the consequences of incarceration.

Exploring the intersections of war, race, mental health, justice, and rehabilitation, War Trauma and Mass Incarceration challenges audiences to confront the true cost of war—and the generations who continue to bear it.

Featuring stories of combat, incarceration, PTSD, resilience, redemption, and second chances.

"This is the first time since Vietnam that I've been given a second chance."

The war ended. The sentence did not.

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