Almost Sunrise

This clip begins with a definition of moral injury as a "wound to the soul, caused by participation in events that violate one’s deeply held sense of right and wrong."

Tom and Anthony meet a policeman who shares that police officers have suicide rates similar to vets, and how he has learned to cope with his emotions.

Tom, Anthony, and their friend Emmett describe their perspectives on the purpose of the Iraq war, and how the government's changing story about it influenced their perception of the actions they took there on their country's behalf.

Tom attended a "Power Breath" training, where meditation and deep breathing made space for deep reflection.

Tom and Anthony meet Wolf Walker, a member of a Native American tribe they visit on their journey across the country.

Filmmakers Michael Collins & Marty Syjuco discuss rethinking the veteran experience.

Almost Sunrise filmmakers on the link between walking cross-country and healing from war.

Filmmakers Michael Collins & Marty Syjuco on the difference between moral injury and PTSD.

Voices of Resilience

Families & Service

The directors of 'Almost Sunrise' examine women in the armed forces and the unique challenges they face as veterans.