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Breaking Through: The Story of Larry Fivecoats

Larry Fivecoats served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967.
Provided by GI Film Group
Larry Fivecoats served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967.

Larry was introduced to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing after struggling with symptoms of PTSD.
Provided by GI Film Group
Larry was introduced to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing after struggling with symptoms of PTSD.
A US Veteran tells a heart breaking story about his experiences with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam and his lifelong battle with PTSD.
Provided by GI Film Group
A US Veteran tells a heart breaking story about his experiences with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam and his lifelong battle with PTSD.

Description: Larry Fivecoats served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. In that time, Larry was involved in over 150 firefights and witnessed very heavy casualties. When he returned from war, he found himself struggling with the lasting symptoms of PTSD and depression, and began to contemplate suicide. Then Larry was introduced to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing.

This film will be screened along with Jack Lyon, a local film showcase selection, and The M.I.A.'s on Tiger Mountain.

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Category: Documentary Short

Playing: Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Village Theatres in Coronado, 820 Orange Ave Coronado, Ca. 92118

Director: Scott Thompson

Running Time: 13 minutes

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Rating: NR

Official Website: www.scottthompsonflyfishing.com

Year Made: 2015

Country: USA

Breaking Through The Story of Larry Fivecoats