Ahead of #NoKingsDay, The Joy Reid Show spoke with Travis Weiner and Tommy Furlong, whose searing documentary, What I Want You To Know, exposes the ongoing questions and pain of U.S. troops who served their country, only to question their mission.
They had sharp words for Donald Trump and his decision to throw himself a $45 million tank parade down the streets of the nation’s capitol, while his “doge” administration is cutting veterans’ benefits and V.A. staff. Take a look and share your thoughts in comments!
About Travis:
Executive producer Travis Weiner served with the 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from 2004-2009, deploying twice to Iraq. He left the army in 2009 as a Sergeant, and attended the University of Massachusetts, earning his degree in 2012. Travis then worked for Mass General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation's Home Base Program as a Veteran Outreach Worker/Peer Support Specialist. He left in 2014 to attend the University of Colorado Law School. He currently works as an assistant public defender in Taos, New Mexico.
About Tommy:
Executive producer Tommy Furlong served as an Infantry Officer with 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment from 2008-2011. He deployed in 2010 to Afghanistan as a Rifle Platoon Commander, Weapons Platoon Commander and Fire Support Team Leader. Tommy left the Marine Corps in 2011 as a Captain, and worked for Mass General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation's Home Base Program. He earned a graduate degree at Northeastern University and works in the semiconductor industry. He lives in greater Boston with his wife and two children.
About the Film:
What I Want You To Know is an intimate journey alongside post-9/11 veterans as they share deeply personal stories from their deployments, exploring truth and justice in the context of their wars. Their depictions of moral injury provide a unique and critical perspective on the cost and consequences of war. Veterans and civilians alike praise the film, calling it deeply authentic, profoundly honest, and one of the most important documentaries of our time.
Click here to visit the What I Want You to Know website and find out how to access and watch the film.
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