IN PERSON SCREENING
Walk With Frank is a film about self discovery, mental health, and one
man’s journey towards understanding and embracing PTSD. Ambushed and critically
wounded in the jungles of Vietnam, Frank’s life went down a dark spiral of drug
and alcohol abuse, prison, and family discord. As a cathartic release of his
mental anguish he discovered art as a means to heal himself and help others
find their own path forward. For his 70th birthday Frank decided to walk across
New York State as a way to gain attention to his cause, his education
curriculum, and to give a voice to so many suffering from PTSD. By walking,
Frank hopes to shed light on the true experience of the American soldier, the
ongoing struggles facing the mental health and homeless communities, and
hopefully inspire others to open up about their own mental illness.
PLEASE
NOTE:
Throughout the Festival week, the Manhasset theater lobby will host the
award-winning and must-see exhibit “THE ART OF WAR” featuring artwork from The
National Veterans Art Museum along with work featured in the film. All pieces
were created by PTSD veterans as a means of healing and self-expression
INCLUDES POST-SCREENING Q&A
WITH:
- FRANK ROMEO
- DIRECTORS RYAN & MATT MAYERS
- NYS SENATOR JOHN E. BROOKS, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs
- NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE LAURA CURRAN
- DR. AHMED, Psychiatrist specializing in Post Trauma, Catholic Healthcare Systems
- GEORGE DUFFY, Executive Director of SCOPE, a 01 (c) (3) organization, permanently chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to provide services to school districts in New York State.