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Documentary Fridays (Potential Allergen)

Almost Sunrise (2016)
2026-11-20 14:00:00 2026-11-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Documentary Fridays (Potential Allergen) "Almost Sunrise" follows 2 vets walking 2,700 miles to reflect on their experiences of war and, ultimately, to save themselves. Popcorn will be provided. Run time: 1hr 38min. Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Friday, November 20
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

"Almost Sunrise" follows 2 vets walking 2,700 miles to reflect on their experiences of war and, ultimately, to save themselves. Popcorn will be provided. Run time: 1hr 38min.

Almost Sunrise: Two Iraq Veterans Confront their PTSD on a Cross-Country Journey

This moving documentary follows two Iraq veterans, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, both tormented by depression for years after they returned home and pushed to the edge of suicide. The two embark on an extraordinary journey – a 2,700 mile walk across the country from Wisconsin to California, in order to reflect on their haunting experiences of war and to ultimately, save themselves. Will this epic pilgrimage allow them to begin the new life they so desperately seek?

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie | Food |

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Documentary Fridays (Potential Allergen) - Almost Sunrise (2016)
Fri, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
"Almost Sunrise" follows 2 vets walking 2,700 miles to reflect on their experiences of war and, ultimately, to save themselves. Popcorn will be provided. Run time: 1hr 38min.
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