Film showing in honor of Veteran’s Day

Published 1:51 pm Sunday, November 6, 2011

In honor of Veterans Day, Emmanuel Episcopal Church will present the award-winning documentary film “The Welcome” on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Filmed in southern Oregon, “The Welcome” offers a fiercely intimate view of life after war: the fear, anger and isolation of post-traumatic stress that affects vets and family members alike. As the audience joins these vets in a small room for an unusual five-day healing retreat, they witness how the ruins of war can be transformed into the beauty of poetry. Perceptions are changed, our psyches strained, and our hearts broken.

The film continues to win audience favorite awards at film festivals across the country, including Ashland and Mill Valley Film Festivals, as well as Best Drama at DocuFest Atlanta.

Admission is free to this event and veterans are most welcome. A discussion will follow the screening.