Inspiration

There are over 4,500 military and veteran non-profits and billions of dollars are spent every year on manufacturing maintenance. A lot of people care, but we have to look at results: are we improving outcomes? Can we do things better to get the desired results? Knowing a problem exists is step one, but ignoring the root of the problem when we're not getting good results is dangerous. 

 I remember cutting a soldier down from the ceiling of his barracks room on day one at my first unit. We moved his body, were asked to make statements about what we saw, and then life just went on. It was as though a Soldier taking his life was just a part of the day.

Among other things, the film touches on suicide, addiction, masculinity, and fear, but the most important argument we can make is that a whole lot of people care, but not in the right ways. Now is the time for cultural innovation!

A film I like for reference is Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine.

I will be a central figure in the film and actively apply my philosophy, education program, and tools. I am a veteran, a suicide survivor, and recovering alcoholic/addict. The methods I have used to manage sobriety should be included as an example for others to add to their toolkit. I will expose problems and present solutions as an active participant in the film.  

A film I like for reference is Larry Charles' Religulous.

The opinions of the MLP participants, factory workers, and leadership are essential components of the film. Their perspective is empirical evidence for the value of the MLP. We want to highlight their anxieties and demonstrate how our program helps them make a successful and healthy transition from the military.

A TV show I like for reference is The Ultimate Fighter, raw footage followed by confessional style reflection and interview.

We will need a narrator to tell the story. The narration will highlight the subtleties that are not readily apparent in everyday interactions and interviews. We'll need conclusions.

A film I like for reference is Bing Liu's Minding the Gap.