Debt of Honor: A History of Disabled Veterans in America

The return home from military service should be an honored occasion, but the unfortunate truth is that many American veterans return home without recognition, crippled by depression and disability. Celebrated filmmaker Ric Burns, joined by special guests, returns for the exclusive premiere and discussion of his new documentary that exposes the history and painful truth of our nation’s veterans.

This program is FREE. Advanced reservation is required to guarantee seating.

Ric Burns, founder of Steeplechase Films, is an internationally recognized documentary filmmaker and writer, best known for his critically-acclaimed, eight-part series, New York: A Documentary Film. He is the co-producer of Debt of Honor: A History of Disabled Veterans in America. Charles Marmar, internationally renowned for his expertise in PTSD, is Lucius N. Littauer Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center and Director of its Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center and Military Family Clinic. Jose Rene “J.R.” Martinez is an actor, author, motivational speaker, and retired U.S. Army soldier. He was the season 13 champion on Dancing with the Stars and also serves as a spokesperson for various organizations, including Operation Finally Home and Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Moderator to be announced.











When: Mon., Nov. 9, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: Free
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The return home from military service should be an honored occasion, but the unfortunate truth is that many American veterans return home without recognition, crippled by depression and disability. Celebrated filmmaker Ric Burns, joined by special guests, returns for the exclusive premiere and discussion of his new documentary that exposes the history and painful truth of our nation’s veterans.

This program is FREE. Advanced reservation is required to guarantee seating.

Ric Burns, founder of Steeplechase Films, is an internationally recognized documentary filmmaker and writer, best known for his critically-acclaimed, eight-part series, New York: A Documentary Film. He is the co-producer of Debt of Honor: A History of Disabled Veterans in America. Charles Marmar, internationally renowned for his expertise in PTSD, is Lucius N. Littauer Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center and Director of its Steven and Alexandra Cohen Veterans Center and Military Family Clinic. Jose Rene “J.R.” Martinez is an actor, author, motivational speaker, and retired U.S. Army soldier. He was the season 13 champion on Dancing with the Stars and also serves as a spokesperson for various organizations, including Operation Finally Home and Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Moderator to be announced.

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