Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide (2024)
11m
Running Time
January 15, 2024
Release Date

Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide (2024)
11m
Running Time
January 15, 2024
Release Date
Plot.
In the poignant and thought-provoking short film, a distressed mother, Velda, takes center stage as she recounts the tragic tale of her son, Michael, who battles inner demons after being sent to war. As she navigates through the gut-wrenching chronology of his enlistment on the eve of 9/11, his traumatizing experiences in combat, and his futile attempts at readjustment after returning home, the narrative unravels to reveal the silent and insidious toll of war on the mental health of soldiers. Compelled by her son's devastating suicide, Velda transforms her grief into a call for action, articulating her concerns about the military's approach to mental health issues in a letter to the president. This heart-rending short film underscores the often overlooked consequences of war, giving voice to those left in its devastating wake.
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Cast & Crew.

Velda Dobson Davis
Velda Dobson Davis

Jesse Collier Sutterley
Director / Co-Writer / Editor / Sound Designer

Daniel L. Bernardi
Co-Writer / Producer

Andrés Gallegos
Cinematography

Robert Barbarino
Second Assistant 'A' Camera

Joshua Cardenas
Colorist

Dan Olmsted
Sound Mixer

Diana Sánchez Maciel
Sound Recordist
Details.
Release Date
January 15, 2024
Status
Released
Running Time
11m
Budget
$22,000
Genres
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veterans