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Craft in America-Service

Published August 5, 2015 at 8:58 AM PDT

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Craft in America: Service plays during the GI Film Festival San Diego on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m and Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. — *Craft in America: Service* plays during the GI Film Festival San Diego on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m and Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

The film documents the power of the handmade to inspire, motivate and heal.

Craft in America: Service is directed by Carol Sauvion. — *Craft in America: Service* is directed by Carol Sauvion.

Description: The "Service" episode is part of the PBS veterans initiative Stories of Service and CPB initiative Veterans Coming Home. From the origins of the Army Arts and Crafts Program and the G.I. Bill to contemporary soldiers and veterans, "Service" documents the power of the handmade to inspire, motivate and heal. Featured artists include Eugene Burks Jr., Pam DeLuco, Judas Recendez, Ehren Tool and Peter Voulkos.

This film will be screened along with Birthday, The Next Part, Angels of Anbar, and Climb: The Rob Jones Journey Story during the Triumphs and Tribulations Film Block.

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Category: Documentary, Short, Healing

Playing: Saturday, October 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Note: Short clips of this film will also be screened during the Women in the Military Film Block on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center, 7510 Hazard Center Drive, Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92106

Director: Carol Sauvion

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Running Time: 55 minutes at the October 17th showing; 13 minute excerpt at the October 18th showing

Rating: NR

Official Website: pbs.org/craftinamerica

Year Made: 2014

Country: USA