Jacksonville Journal-Courier: Gary Sinise's new film 'Brothers After War' aims to support veterans
Actor Gary Sinise hopes "Brothers After War" helps veterans coming home back to civilian life.
Since his portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump,” actor Gary Sinise has been very visible and vocal about supporting and recognizing the needs of U.S. veterans returning from service.
He started The Gary Sinise Foundation which supports veterans, first responders and their families with homes, meals and financial support — just to name a few — but now he’s hoping his latest film sends a message as well.
“Brothers After War” is set to hit theaters this Friday, Feb. 28, and Sinise — one of the movie’s executive producers — is hoping it inspires veterans get acclimated back to civilian life, but also create awareness to let veterans know of the services and programs available to them.
“'In 'Brothers After War' Jake Rademacher (the movie’s director) reconnects with his brothers and elite soldiers and marines he embedded with during the Iraq War,” the film’s synopsis reads on its official website. Intercutting footage past and present, he leads us on an insightful, humorous, and moving journey as we watch warfighters explore loss, meaning, and hope on their path from warfighter to veteran.”
“This film is a beautiful portrayal of the journey from warfighter to veteran,” Sinise said in a statement via the Veterans of Foreign Wars. “It’s important that we do all we can to ensure the public does not forget about the men and women who have served and the families who supported them.
“This film is a tribute to their sacrifices, their resilience and their character — and that is why I and the Gary Sinise Foundation supported the creation of this important film.”
Sinise also spoke with NewsMax’s “Saturday Report” and said, “There’s a big disconnect between the average American who doesn’t have a relationship to anybody in the military and our military, the people that actually serve our country. So maybe 'Brothers After War' can help bridge that disconnect. That’s what we hope.”
“Brothers After War” won Best Military Film and Best Documentary at the San Diego Film Festival.
