IT’S ESTIMATED THAT 22 VETERANS TAKE
THEIR LIVES EACH DAY…
THIS VETERAN’S DAY, JOIN TWO-TOUR VET/DIRECTOR
KOREY ROWE AS HE TRAVELS 7,000 MILES ACROSS
THE U.S.TO EXPLORE THE SOBERING PTSD EPIDEMIC IN A POWERFUL AND ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY
SYNOPSIS
MILE MARKER follows Korey Rowe, a two-tour veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, as he travels 7,000 miles across the US to interview veterans who are currently struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Korey navigates along his journey spanning over five weeks on his own personal road to recovery, he tells the story from the first person perspective, while capturing the beauty and diversity of our nation.
The film investigates new and controversial techniques and methods for treating PTSD, such as marijuana, as well as looking into the lives of veterans in America today. Traveling 7,000 miles across the United States and back, Korey departs from his home in California to check in with his former battle buddies across America, who served with him 15 years ago. Along the way, he interviews psychologists and specialists from the National Center for PTSD in White River Junction, Vermont for a balanced understanding of the underlying symptoms and associated triggers for those with PTSD.
With the goal of exploring the truth of the life of veterans and the ongoing struggle with PTSD, Korey lit every interview, monitored audio, pulled focus, interviewed the subject, edited the entire film and secured distribution on his own – turning down multiple companies offers – ran all equipment maintenance, and drove every mile of the trip without a support staff on a minimal budget and extending timeline.
Inspired by Korey’s former battle buddy, Jesse Snider, who lost his struggle to PTSD in 2014, MILE MARKER demonstrates an authentic portrayal of veterans today in America – their bitter combat to overcome drug addiction, criminal issues, and their personal struggles with PTSD, disclosed by the vets who lived through and survived this growing epidemic.
