Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 (2013)

Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 (2013) poster

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, one veteran dies by suicide in America every 80 minutes. While only 1% of Americans has served in the military, former service members account for 20% of all suicides in the U.S. Based in Canandaigua, NY and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Veterans Crisis Line receives more than 22,000 calls each month from veterans of all conflicts who are struggling or contemplating suicide. This timely documentary spotlights the traumas endured by America’s veterans, as seen through the work of the hotline’s trained responders. CRISIS HOTLINE captures extremely private moments, where the professionals, many of whom are themselves veterans or veterans’ spouses, can often interrupt the thoughts and plans of suicidal callers to steer them out of crisis.

Director: Ellen Goosenberg Kent
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

war veteran, woman director, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 about?
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, one veteran dies by suicide in America every 80 minutes. While only 1% of Americans has served in the military, former service members account for 20% of all suicides in the U.S. Based in Canandaigua, NY and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Veterans Crisis Line receives more than 22,000 calls each month from veterans of all conflicts who are struggling or contemplating suicide. This timely documentary spotlights the traumas endured by America’s veterans, as seen through the work of the hotline’s trained responders. CRISIS HOTLINE captures extremely private moments, where the professionals, many of whom are themselves veterans or veterans’ spouses, can often interrupt the thoughts and plans of suicidal callers to steer them out of crisis.
Who directed Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1?
Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 was directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent.
How long is Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1?
Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1?
Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 is a Documentary film.
Where was Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 produced?
Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 was produced in United States of America.