"Some people still don't get it, that not all pain is physical." -Marine veteran, High Ground
When I woke up, and looked out the window, the first words out of my mouth were "Holy Shit!" -Army veteran on waking up in the Himalayas11 veterans and 1 Gold Star Mother climb Mt. Lobouche in Nepal.
As they recount their wartime experiences they find friendship, teamwork, and healing on the journey.
I know, it sounds like a pitch for a movie, but the thing is, it really happened.
High Ground is a documentary produced by Don Hahn (The Lion King) and directed by filmmaker Michael Brown. Breathtaking cinematography, score by Chris Bacon, sound mixed at Skywalker Ranch. It's moving, poignant, triumphant, and, well, gorgeous.
This weekend it will be premiering at the Boulder International Film Festival. 8 of the veterans will be in attendance, as well as hundreds of supporters.
And so will I. I'll be updating though Facebook, Twitter, and this blog as the weekend progresses.
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1 comments:
Oh My Goodness !
No lie, it think the first thing out of my mouth would be "Holy Shit" too or maybe something near to it...
I hope I get to see this...
cheers, parsnip
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