Disabled Veterans Focus of PBS film, 'Debt of Honor,'

S.A. gets preview of doc about disabled vets
My San Antonio
By Jeanne Jakle
October 20, 2015

As early as World War I, there was a growing consciousness of both neuro-psychiatric injury and psychological problems. Men were severely traumatized without necessarily experiencing physical injury on the battlefield.

Ric Burns will be in San Antonio to discuss his moving and informative PBS film, 'Debt of Honor,' at a screening and panel event. October, 2015

Another Emmy-winning TV documentarian named Burns — Ken’s younger brother — will be in San Antonio Wednesday to unveil his latest film and spark a conversation about it.

“Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History” is a powerful, poignant and unflinching chronicle of severely injured veterans throughout the years — from the Revolutionary War and the Civil War through both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and up to today’s conflicts in the Middle East.
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Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans in American History
PBS

“There is a real necessity to bridge the gap between civilians and those who have served in the military. It is our hope that the film will encourage a candid discussion in communities across the country, and create understanding and awareness of the sacrifices involved in military service.”— Ric Burns, American documentary filmmaker and writer
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