UMass Lowell wrote about the I WAS THERE workshop that PVP held there October 27-29, 2017. Hear how the experience was for this newest group of vet-filmmakers.
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Radio host Mistress Carrie interviews Ben Patton
Ben Patton spoke to WAAF radio personality and Side Piece podcast host, Mistress Carrie, about his family’s legacy, and how the I Was There workshops are helping vets. Take a listen here.
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For this Patton The Focus is on Veterans
Ben Patton spoke with the Salem News in Salem, MA about the upcoming workshop at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell this October 27-29. Read the full article here.
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Camouflage
This short film was created by veterans Cliff Brinson, Jr, Ives Bonilla and Willy Pacheco at the Bronx VA Medical Center.
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In The Ocean
This short film was created by US and Israeli veterans at a joint film workshop in New York City.
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Never Alone
About This poetic film was created by two veterans at Fort Stewart who wanted to convey their words visually. After many changing ideas, they created this film which incorporates thoughts from both soldiers and expresses …
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PTSounds
This short film was created by US and Israeli veterans at a joint film workshop in New York City in 2015.
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Back to Life
Back to Life is a film created by three veterans at the I WAS THERE workshop at the Bronx Veterans Hospital in March. It is the story of veteran coming home and the transition time …
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How one of Gen. George Patton’s grandsons helps vets with PTSD
In a new article, Bobbi Dumas looks at the I WAS THERE program and founder Ben Patton’s motivations to start it. The article is featured in the Christian Science Monitor.
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