‘Revealing the Impact of War: A Look at Veterans’ Mental Health and PTSD in the Documentary ‘Brothers After War’ with Staff Sgt. Quentin Corrington from Peoria, IL’

CHICAGO (WLS) — An insightful new film delves into the experiences of soldiers and Marines as they transition from military service back to civilian life.

Produced by Gary Sinise, “Brothers After War” offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by veterans, such as coping with loss, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression, while also sharing a message of finding purpose, establishing connections, and maintaining hope.

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During an interview on Tuesday evening, ABC7 had the opportunity to chat with the director of the film, Jake Rademacher, as well as one of the individuals featured in the documentary, Staff Sergeant Quentin Corrington from Peoria.

Rademacher previously embedded with troops in combat zones to make the film “Brothers At War.” He told ABC7 why he decided to make a follow-up film.

Corrington talked about what makes this film different from other military documentaries and what it was like to make it.

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