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Wartorn: 1861-2010
Wartorn: 1861-2010

Wartorn: 1861-2010

In Every War, There Are Invisible Wounds

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With suicide rates among active military servicemen and veterans currently on the rise, this documentary brings urgent attention to the invisible wounds of war. Drawing on personal stories of American soldiers whose lives and psyches were torn asunder by the horrors of battle and PTSD, the documentary chronicles the lingering effects of combat stress and post-traumatic stress on military personnel and their families throughout American history, from the Civil War through today's conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

5.9/10

Release Date

11 November 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Himself

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