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'A War On Friendly Grounds' Brings Black Military Experience To GI Film Festival

GI Film Festival San Diego Logo for Virtual Event from May 18-23 2021.
In this year's GI Film Festival, a number of films shine a light on the unique perspective of black experience in the military.

The GI Film Festival is underway this week in San Diego, bringing with it a host of films that present a diverse spectrum of identities within the military experience.

Entries in this year’s festival explore themes such as women in service, post-traumatic growth and the Black military experience.

In the film “A War On Friendly Grounds,” viewers are given insight into the complex perspective and experience of a Black serviceman who returns to civilian life in the U.S., only to face the perils of racial discrimination.

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The film's director, King Jaquell Martin, joined Midday Edition on Wednesday to discuss his experiences that led to the films creation.

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