Movies: Harlem Veteran Project

The Vietnam War, like any war, is a collection of many stories that come together to form a single narrative for those who experienced it. These thoughts, emotions, and struggles all come together to create the picture that we have of the war today. ...

Take Your Own Notes features the stories of five women veterans who live in the greater Rockford, IL area. The documentary demonstrates how the five women make an impact in their families and local communities and connect with each other through thei...

Max Elliott is a Vietnam War Veteran, former helicopter crew chief, and door gunner. He shares his story of his time during the war and his struggles during his deployment, as well as once he gets home....

This Documentary is about Adam Palmer, a Purple Heart Veteran who found purpose through God. He went his whole life searching for something greater. From football to the the military, he didn't satisfy his drive for purpose. After being severely inju...

A documentary about love, forgiveness, and moving forward after hardships. Tommy Meeks explains his story of growing up and discovering his passions. Mr. Meeks later becomes a TV show host for the show "It's Time To Make A Change.” Recognizing societ...

Most Honorable Son is a documentary celebrating the career and life of a Vietnam Marine Corp Veteran, Michael Hyland. He served from 1968-1969 as a chopper gunner and got shot down behind enemy lines three times. It honors and represents his time in ...

Zelpha Montgomery of Homes County, Mississippi tells viewers about what the Holmes County Civil Rights Movements was like, the challenges they faced, while also sharing her parent’s involvement in the movement....

"Pocket Full of Talents" is a personal look into the life of Rhonda Robinson. Her story captures the tie between being a community leader and an elementary teacher; aiming to be a voice for youth and spread awareness of the faults within the Rockford...

Running to Remember is a documentary about Cathy Powers, a gold star mother who started running to remember the veterans who served our country. She runs to honor her son, Senior Airman (SrA) Bryce Powers. Along her running journey, Cathy meets veter...

This is the a story of an esports professional who grinded his way to the top of the ladder, beating names like "Faker", "Doublelift", "Tarzaned", "Bjergensen, "IWillDominate", and "XSpecial.” In this documentary, you will understand what it takes to...

The Melodi of Memories is a story about a Native American Veteran. Melodi Serna talks about the culture shock she experienced growing up as a Native American living with her grandparents. She was bullied throughout her life, which caused her to start...

This is the story of how three Serbians found the courage to share their experience immigrating to Rockford, Illinois during the Yugoslavian War. They have chosen to share their stories not to just speak for themselves, but also to speak for the uns...

The Faces that Never Fade shows how war lives on in every veteran that comes home. The Faces that Never Fade focuses on showing the humanity of the Vietnam War through the experiences of John Tutle by diving into the erosion of hope from the constan...

Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Journey features the story of Kim Hurd, a woman in 11 years of long term recovery for drug alcohol addiction. The documentary strives to demonstrate the impact addiction can have on an individual while also helping to red...

Mr. Clarence focuses on a hospice veteran pinning ceremony for WWII Veteran William Clarence. The documentary highlights the importance of closure for a veteran and their family members....

Since 2012, The Harlem Veteran Project has dedicated their time to recording and preserving the stories of American Veterans. Through this process the students have learned the long term impact of war on individuals and the community. In 2016, the ...

In 2018, Carole left a voicemail to the Harlem Veteran Project. In the voicemail, Carole stated that she wanted to document the remarkable life story of a senior citizen named Ingrid. Ingrid was born in Schnaittach, Germany, and she grew up during WW...

This documentary highlights Damon Barley's experience during Vietnam War....