Prisoner of War
November 19, 2015 8:46 AM   Subscribe

Questioned by a sadistic interrogator, an American detainee is initially able to resist a brutal line of questioning - but how much can he take? (SLYT)
posted by Smedleyman (6 comments total) 2 users marked this as a favorite
 
For viewers, warning for violence and suicide; and spoilers:

This is a short film in which a veteran with PTSD relives some war experiences that he feels guilty for, is shown being beaten and waterboarded, and ends up committing suicide.
posted by LobsterMitten at 8:59 AM on November 19, 2015 [5 favorites]


Note that it's also a public service announcement of sorts, with the final 3 minutes including messages about who to call and where to get help and how to reach out. It's made by GallantFew, whose mission is: "To facilitate a peaceful, successful transition from military service to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose."
posted by chavenet at 9:02 AM on November 19, 2015 [1 favorite]


I had to read some comments before opening the thread.
posted by Oyéah at 9:39 AM on November 19, 2015


Err, yes, could we put trigger warnings on things like this please.
posted by WalkerWestridge at 2:34 PM on November 19, 2015 [1 favorite]


I thought the twist was going to be at the end that the American POW morphs into a Middle Eastern looking guy and we realise we're at Abu Ghraib.
posted by salmacis at 3:45 AM on November 20, 2015


Yeah I should of put up a bit more info, although I didn't want to spoil the twist. And avoid self linking all that. Sorry.
posted by Smedleyman at 8:12 AM on November 20, 2015


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