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Almost Sunrise – Hope is on the Horizon
November 14, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
FREE
Almost Sunrise tells the inspiring story of two youngmen, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who, in an attempt to put their haunting Iraq combat experiences behind them, embark on an extraordinary journey – a 2,700-mile trek on foot across America. Will this epic pilgrimage be enough to release them from their self-destructive impulses and give them the chance to begin life anew? While the film exposes some of the brutality of war, it doesn’t dwell there. It’s ultimately a story of hope and potential solutions. Most importantly, the film reveals the promise of holistic practices for healing. When Tom signs up for a special breathing workshop for veterans, he must confront his deepest spiritual identity. He encounters Father Thomas Keating, a renowned Trappist monk who has counseled veterans for decades, who gently illuminates the need to turn inward to achieve true peace – and gives guidance that culminates in a remarkable inner transformation rarely depicted on screen. Where the stereotypes of “the broken veteran” or “homecoming hero” leave off, the film continues onward, offering an unprecedented portrait of those who return from war; rich, complex, far more hopeful. Almost Sunrise allows us to connect with a universal human aspiration for happiness and through Tom and Anthony’s genuine search for it, be reminded of our common soaring possibilities. The film also acts as an urgent call for communities to better understand these deep-seated psychic wounds, and for the government to acknowledge and finally treat moral pain by using methods other than pills. Almost Sunrise deftly and movingly demonstrates the promise of holistic healing practices is on the horizon in a way that we cannot afford to ignore.
Following the film, one of the films two main characters Anthony Anderson will be speaking about the journey, moral injury, and the impact campaign surrounding the film.
For more information about the film and the impact campaign surrounding the film you can visit the “Almost Sunrise” official website here: http://sunrisedocumentary.com/
Presented by the Weber Center for the Performing Arts
Theater Rated – G
Performance located in the Lyche Theatre
Date
Wednesday, November 14 at 7:30 pm
Pricing
FREE! A ticket must be reserved for admittance.
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