Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1

Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 is a 2013 documentary film about the Veterans Crisis Line, directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent and produced by Dana Perry. The film was edited by Geof Bartz, A.C.E and co-edited by Gladys Mae Murphy. The cinematography was done by Tony Hardmon. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 87th Academy Awards.

Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1
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Directed byEllen Goosenberg Kent
Produced byDana Perry
CinematographyTony Hardmon
Edited byGeof Bartz and Gladys Mae Murphy
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Distributed byHBO
Release date
  • November 11, 2013 (2013-11-11)
Running time
40 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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The film focuses on the employees who staff the United States Department of Veterans Affairs suicide hotline in Canandaigua, New York. The 44-minute documentary shows the emotional strain the job has on employees (many of whom are veterans, former service members, or military family members), and the deep compassion and devotion they have for veterans in a time of crisis.[1]

Awards and nominations

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Awards
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients and nominees Result
Academy Award February 22, 2015 Best Short Subject Documentary[2] Ellen Goosenberg Kent and Dana Perry Won

References

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  1. ^ Kime, Patricia (2015-02-23). "VA suicide hotline film wins Oscar". Military Times. Sightline Media Group. Retrieved 2015-02-23.
  2. ^ Hipes, Patrick (2015-01-15). "Oscar Nominations: 'Grand Budapest Hotel' & 'Birdman' Lead Way With 9 Noms; 'Imitation Game' Scores 8". Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
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