Culture

From war to the happiest place on Earth

A team of photographers, writers, and filmmakers--both veteran and civilian--are crisscrossing the country to explore the lives of post-9/11 veterans, the divide between them and their communities, and the stereotypes that veterans and civilians hold about each other. Why does this divide exist? How does it affect communities across the country? And why does it matter?

Season 1 Episode 8 | 5m 49s | CC

Sean Bode says that he put his demons in a shoebox and kicked it under the bed. With a family and a job at Walt Disney World Resort, life seemed perfect. But not all demons stay put. Sean and his wife, Sarah, shared their story to help others understand what Disney and other companies can do to provide veterans with the support and tools needed to become loyal employees and community leaders.

Veterans Coming Home

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VETERANS COMING HOME (VCH) is a project by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Kindling Group, and Wisconsin Public Television. This video was made with support from WUCF TV in Orlando, Florida.

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