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In this episode, I speak with April Rodriguez and filmmaker Andrew Gonzales. *Trigger warning: war, loss of life, mental health*

During his combat journey, JV used a personal video camera to document his experience and share it with his family and friends back home. His intimate and heartfelt video diary accentuates both the tragedy of a life lost so young while painting a picture of events his surviving brothers endured. 

JV and his Marine Brothers’ story lies at the heart of American Sons, exploring war combat’s lasting effect on communities and soldiers’ transition to civilian life. 

This film is his sister's mission to complete JV ‘s final request.

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