Our Mission

The Patton Veterans Project (PVP) uses collaborative filmmaking as a therapeutic gateway for veterans coping with posttraumatic and other service-related stress to validate their service accomplishments, reduce social isolation, strengthen family, community and professional bonds, and link them with care.

Through regular community screenings, PVP strives to break down barriers between veterans and civilians, and educate the public about the mental health challenges facing veterans and military families today.


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CONTENT WARNING:
Some episodes contain situations and language that are not suitable for younger audiences.

I am a Veteran

A woman veteran facing everyday stereotypes pushes back, revealing that service and sacrifice don't fit one image. Filmed at Montana State University in Billings, Montana in MAR 2025.

Scenes of Service

A devoted soldier battles hidden traumas, fighting to reclaim her strength and sense of self while still answering the call to serve. Filmed at Colorado State University in FEB 2024.

The Good Morning

A woman veteran on her way to work stops to help a homeless vet, and the brief encounter forces them both to face how far they've fallen and what it might take to start over. Filmed at Montana State University in Billings, Montana in MAR 2025.

THE BATTLE WITHIN

A veteran struggling with anger, shame, and the weight of his service fights to keep his family close as he learns how to live with his “new normal” after coming home from war. Filmed at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY in APR 2024.

His Mood Swings

A husband returns from war to his wife and son, but small moments at home trigger mood swings that push his family away before he can find a way back to them. Filmed at Fort Bragg, NC in SEPT 2013.

FINAL ROLL CALL

A haunted veteran faces the memories of his service that won't stand down. Filmed at George Washington University in Washington, DC in JUN 2013.

Combat Comedy:

SEMPER SOBER

A woman in recovery faces her toughest opponent yet when a single alcoholic drink offers a test she never expected. Filmed at Montana State University in Billings, Montana in MAY 2025.

Combat Comedy:

How to Speak First Sergeant

In the trenches of a 9-5, a veteran interprets his manager's tirades like combat commands, turning a day at work into a journey toward peace, purpose, and self‑agency. Filmed at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO in FEB 2024.

Combat Comedy:

Transitioning from Military to Corporate Worlds

A battle-hardened Army veteran stumbles through his first corporate job, learning to trade military instincts for office etiquette as he searches for a new identity beyond the uniform. Filmed at Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO in OCT 2024.

Combat Comedy:

Posttraumatic Starting Guide

A veteran battling post‑traumatic stress navigates everyday triggers and bureaucratic “solutions,” seeking a simple, human path back to safety… until a small act of guidance becomes the lifeline home. Filmed at Bar-Ilan University in Israel in OCT 2025.

Family First

After being discharged from the military, a veteran must confront his family, grappling with the shame of leaving service.

Maybe This Time

On his day off, a reluctant clinician faces his own burnout while a veteran searches for someone willing to truly listen.

The Hand You're Dealt

During a simple card game, four veterans reflect on the trauma they carried home, deciding whether to remain shaped by the past or take a step toward something lighter.

We are Patton Vets

Through collaborative filmmaking, veterans coping with service-related trauma reclaim their stories, rebuild connection, and invite civilians to see the cost of service - and the people who carry it.

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