“Watch it for those who lived through it and for those who continue to struggle with the aftermath of war..."
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— Lori Adams
CPM/Veterans Policy Director & NXl Sr. Advisor, National State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)
ABOUT
THE DIRECTOR
MY STORY
Anita Sugimura Holsapple
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Gamer, Professional Chef, Sociologist, Conflict Resolution Specialist, and proud USMC Brat.
Anita created Battlefield: Home to recognize the challenges of her parents and the demons they battled when war came home. Sharing her story, Anita sheds light on the layered impact of mental trauma and invisible wounds.
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Anita, a combat Veteran’s daughter, with more than 20 years in the military system, provides candid and raw insight into military family life, as only someone who lived it can.
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Anita holds an M.S. in conflict analysis & resolution. She also has degrees in sociology, psychology, and the culinary arts. Utilizing her degrees and experience, she has trained in mediation, negotiation, facilitation, and methods of discovering root problems in conflict, as well as utilizing alternative methods of redirecting trauma. She is also a Windmills© Certified ADA Trainer.
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Some of her speaking engagements include:
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SAMHSA Voice Awards (Best Documentary winner)
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The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA
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NASWA (National Association of State Workforce Agencies) 2022 Veterans Conference
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University of California Neurotrauma Symposium
THE FILM
Battlefield: Home –Breaking the Silence
Battlefield: Home - Breaking The Silence is a visceral, raw tour de force documentary about the transition home for veterans with invisible wounds and the intensive aftermath to the family members who welcome them home.
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Inspired by her trauma-laden family legacy, the daughter of a combat Marine, journeyed across this nation to give an intimate voice to war’s lifelong consequences for those who battle the front lines.
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By exposing the complexity of Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and the added frustration created by the systemic breakdown of services, “Battlefield: Home” illustrates the challenges that continue long after the uniform comes off.