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The impact of arts and filmmaking on veterans' lives

0:29:08

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Council Member Holden and Curtis Dorval discuss the significant impact of arts, particularly filmmaking, on veterans' lives. Dorval expresses how filmmaking became his passion beyond his roles as a father and husband, and how it supports his work with fellow veterans.

  • Dorval considers that filmmaking may have saved his life, though he's cautious about overstating it
  • He found his passion in life through the arts, specifically filmmaking
  • The discussion highlights how arts can provide purpose and passion for veterans
Robert Holden
0:29:08
Well, it it's interesting.
0:29:11
Would would you say that the filmmaking saved your life or or brought you to another another level, let's say, in in your life?
Curtis Dorval
0:29:21
To say save my life, I I I worry that that that's an overstatement, but I think it's true.
0:29:32
I found my passion in in my life, beyond, you know, being a father and husband in the arts, and specifically filmmaking.
0:29:39
That is that is what I love doing.
0:29:41
That is what I'm passionate about doing, as well as supporting, our our fellow veterans here.
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