This Is Not a Draft
After 9/11, they answered the call. This is what followed.
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This Is Not A Draft is a feature-length documentary following U.S. military Veterans who enlisted after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Structured in three acts, the film traces their journey from the decision to serve, through the realities of war, to the transition back to civilian life. Veterans reflect on their motivations for joining, their expectations of service, and the profound personal costs of combat, including trauma, loss, injury, and struggles with mental health. The documentary also explores the challenges of leaving the military, losing structure and identity, and rebuilding life beyond the uniform. Through candid testimony and expert insight, the film highlights the power of community and shared experience in helping Veterans navigate life after service.
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
- Budget
- $25,000
Trailer
Cast
- Jack Blair as Self
- Jay Moreno as Self
- Grant Ross as Self
- Karen Cruz as Self
- Danny Pierce as Self
- Cris Gibson as Self
- Eric Staton as Self
- Melvin Cruz as Self
- Becky Blais as Doctor Becky Blais
- Cheryl Rinehart as Self
Crew
- Jack Blair · Director
- Andrew Baker · Producer
- Jon Good · Producer
- Jameson Michael Hegger · Composer
- Andrew Baker · Cinematographer
- Marcus Ferguson · Cinematographer
- Richard Puig · Editor