Music Vets tells the story of three proud U.S. Military Veterans in different stages of recovery from PTSD and/or traumatic brain injuries. Set in the coastal military communities of southern California and the hustle and bustle of New York City, Lito, Ben, and Deborah demonstrate the therapeutic power of music to cope and recover in practice—unlocking emotions and finding new ways forward, offering us a glimpse of humanity’s resiliency in the face of adversity.
The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A featuring an expanded conversation on the role music can play to advance health and wellbeing for veterans, featuring film directors Jon Kaufman and El Sawyer, with music therapist Rebecca Vaudreuil and research partner Dr. Joke Bradt, moderated by Renée Fleming.