Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide(2024)
A mother confronts the devastating consequences of war on her son's mental health, leading her from personal tragedy to impassioned activism as she challenges the government's handling of veterans' mental health issues.
Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide Synopsis
In the poignant and thought-provoking short film, a distressed mother, Velda, takes center stage as she recounts the tragic tale of her son, Michael, who battles inner demons after being sent to war. As she navigates through the gut-wrenching chronology of his enlistment on the eve of 9/11, his traumatizing experiences in combat, and his futile attempts at readjustment after returning home, the narrative unravels to reveal the silent and insidious toll of war on the mental health of soldiers. Compelled by her son's devastating suicide, Velda transforms her grief into a call for action, articulating her concerns about the military's approach to mental health issues in a letter to the president. This heart-rending short film underscores the often overlooked consequences of war, giving voice to those left in its devastating wake.
Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide (2024) is a documentary film directed by Jesse Collier Sutterley, released on January 15, 2024 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Velda Dobson Davis.
- Director:
- Jesse Collier Sutterley
- Writers:
- Daniel L. Bernardi, Jesse Collier Sutterley
- Producers:
- Daniel L. Bernardi
- Production:
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
- Budget:
- $22,000
- Status:
- Released
Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jesse Collier Sutterley, written by Daniel L. Bernardi and Jesse Collier Sutterley, produced by Daniel L. Bernardi.
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Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide (2024) includes Velda Dobson Davis. The film was directed by Jesse Collier Sutterley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Velda: A Mom's Story of Suicide was released on January 15, 2024 and runs for 11m.