On this episode of Sword and Pen, MVJ member and retired Marine Corps officer Riccoh Player and acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated director and writer Frederick Marx talk about their passion for filmmaker and storytelling, and how they both share a mission to tell the stories of military veterans. 

They zero in on veterans transitioning into successful civilian lives, so this podcast is dedicated to veterans making that transition.

Listen as they also talk about how MJV can help reignite the creative fire that can be distinguished because of guardrails put up during military service; why the military should provide paid mentors to those transitioning into civilian life; and their collaboration on Warrior Films, founded by Frederick. They discuss Frederick's Veterans Journey Home five-part documentary series, which includes Kalani's Story, about a veteran who suffered from PTSD but through therapy and help made it to the other side. 

Amazon link to Riccoh's book Off the Record | Link to Riccoh's podcast The Warrior's Voice

Trailer to full feature file Veterans Journey Home | Warrior Films: Veterans Journey Home series

This episode is hosted by Lori King

Sword and Pen is a Military Veterans in Journalism production, and is brought to you monthly by co-hosts Lori King and Drew Lawrence

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