“The War In Between” is a feature documentary film on an incredible bond between combat veterans and rescued wolves, both suffering from PTSD. In a 'Back to Nature' therapy men and animals learn how to trust each other to heal.
Founded by Desert Storm Veteran Matt Simmons and Psychologist Lorin Lindner, Lockwood Animal Rescue Centre (LARC) is a 20-acres sanctuary located in Frazier Park, California. In this stunning location, surrounded by green trees and mountains, Veterans and wolves fight against fear and depression.
With this documentary, Italian filmmaker Riccardo Ferraris gets right to the heart of an extraordinary relationship. It's the first documented case of a cross species simultaneous therapy — a journey the filmmaker covered for over a year. Forty wolves currently live at LARC, they are all rescued from roadside attractions, breeders and other exploitative situations. The veterans working in the Sanctuary understand the wolves’ depression, because they have the same thing. The trust is crucial: after the shock of a war soldiers realize that they can have a pure connection, because having a relationship with an animal is having a relationship.
“The War in Between” documents a slow transition. What Veterans find at LARC, working with the animals and getting back to nature, is that they belong.
All Veterans and active duty military personnel are admitted free of charge to the screenings of “The War In Between”. Just type the code MILITARY at check-out when ordering tickets online or come to the box office to order in person.
A panel discussion with filmmaker Riccardo Ferraris, special guests and the Apex Wolf Ambassadors will take place after both screenings. Plus, you can meet the wolf pups.