It begins with the murder of a black sergeant, who is shot near an army base in louisiana in 1944. Travis mills lost portions of both arms and legs in an ied explosion in afghanistan. Mills and sylvester stallone as his unsinkable fatherinlaw. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, the times does. Travis mills, one of five quadruple amputees to survive their injuries, provides insight into the life of a wounded soldier as he faces the. Travis lost portions of both arms and legs as the result of an ied. An army lawyer, a captain, is sent from washington to handle the. It was the story of my accidental introduction to a retired staff sergeant named travis mills, and the impact of that meeting. Inspiring story of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied and is now a quad amputee. The full documentary and official movie soundtrack are available for purchase. A soldiers story is a challenging documentary featuring the inspiring true story of united states army staff sergeant travis mills of the 82nd airborne view movie shop. When one soldier is found shot and killed near his louisiana military base, a lawyer who is a captain howard e.
Its now easier than ever to share traviss powerful never give up, never quit story with your friends and family. Heres whats included with every worryfree ticket purchase. Travis lost portions of both arms and legs as the result of an ied improvised explosive device on april 10, 2012 while on patrol during his third tour of duty in afghanistan. Travis mills a soldiers story state theatre of bay city. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Retired united states army ssg travis mills is one of five quadruple.
Come hear travis mills speak before the movie, a soldiers story and meet travis mills after the movie. He is the founder and board president of the travis mills foundation. Sylvester stallone and adam driver team up for movie about. A black military officer who is also a lawyer is sent to investigate the murder of a black. Foundation executive director lynn harvey met mills when she was executive assistant to maine first lady ann lepage and blaine house director. A soldiers story movie travis mills retired united states. Both were made possible in part by a soldier without his original parts.
A soldiers story is a 1984 american drama film directed by norman jewison, adapted by charles fuller from his pulitzer prizewinning off broadway production a soldiers play. Featuring powerful interviews and emotional reenactments from travis and kelsey mills and fellow soldiers who witnessed the events of april 10th, travis. A soldiers story 1984 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Mills and his fellow soldiers also reenacted scenes for the awardwinning 20 documentary, travis. A soldiers story is an inspiring documentary on the life of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied while serving in afghanistan and is now living life an inspiring life as a. Inspiring documentary on the life of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied while serving in afghanistan and is now living. Inspiring story of ssg travis mills of the 82nd airborne who was critically injured by an ied while serving in afghanistan. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up. Heres our quick guide to the best familyfriendly movies and shows you can stream right now. Ssg travis mills was wounded in action on april 10, 2012 by an ied in afghanistan becoming the 4th of 5 quadruple. Travis mills, one of five quadruple amputees to survive their injuries, provides insight into the life of a wounded soldier as he faces the physical and emotional challenges of his wounds.
This is a digitized version of an article from the timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Not everyone is as comfortable in their own skin as travis, she said in an email. The military acronyms and maneuvers were explained in depth. A soldiers story is an intimate look into the life of a wounded soldier as he faces the unimaginable physical and emotional challenges of this lifealtering injury.
A soldiers story, describes a local mans injury and recovery as one of five soldiers who are quadruple amputees. The inspiring true story of ssg travis mills, who was critically injured by an. Travis mills a soldiers story theatrical trailer on vimeo. But, not knowing the storyline, i decided to take a breather and watch the movie trailer. Travis mills, multiple amputee, provides insight into the life of a wounded soldier. While the world is busy fighting fascism in 1944, black soldiers in the segregated u. Inspiring documentary on the life of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied. Army are fighting racism, and struggling with each other in the drama a soldiers story. The cast of a soldiers story features early supporting performances from several africanamerican actors who would go on to greater prominence, including denzel washington, david alan grier, and. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing travis. A routine patrol in afghanistan turned into the fight of ssg travis millss life when he was hit by an ied. A soldiers story, produced by nonprofit photography group fotolanthropy, documents the inspiring story of united states army staff sergeant travis mills of the 82nd airborne. Travis mills, one of five quadruple amputees to survive their injuries, provides insight into the life of a wounded soldier as he faces the physical and.
Madelaine petsch and travis millss relationship timeline. A soldier s story is an awardwinning documentary featuring the powerful true story of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied while serving in afghanistan and is now living. A soldiers story is an awardwinning documentary featuring the powerful true story of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied while serving in afghanistan and is now living an inspiring life as a quadruple amputee. Travis mills, a soldier with the armys 82nd airborne division, was on a routine patrol in afghanistan when he placed his assault pack on the ground and triggered. A soldiers story is an intimate look into the life of a wounded soldier as he faces the unimaginable physical and emotional challenges of. One of just five soldiers in the iraq and afghanistan travis. A soldiers story is a challenging documentary featuring the inspiring true story of united states army staff sergeant travis mills of the 82nd airborne. Featuring powerful interviews and emotional reenactments from travis, his wife, kelsey, and his fellow soldiers, travis. A soldier named travis mills, who humbled me three years. Join us on tuesday november 11 at 7 pm in gibble auditorium for a showing of travis.
Rollins, travels from washington to the deep south in. Suspicion immediately points to the local whites, who are not too happy about all these blacks stationed in their branch of the deep south. A soldier s story is an awardwinning documentary featuring the powerful true story of ssg travis mills who was critically injured by an ied while serving in afghanistan and is now living an inspiring life as a quadruple amputee. The story is now the subject of a mississippimade movie called son of a gun, written and directed by brookhavenbased filmmaker travis mills and starring several hattiesburg actors. I was a little unsure of reading this book because im not comfortable with military speak but this book was easy to read. A soldiers story is now officially available for instant streaming on netflix. A portion of profits from every warstic bat sold goes to support the travis mills foundation. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. A routine patrol in afghanistan turned into the fight of ssg travis millss life when he was hit by an ied and lost portions of both arms and legs.
A soldiers story here is all the information you need about travis. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the jonathon linkdirected movie via. A soldiers story is one of those movies thats about less than you might think. Sylvester stallone is attached to direct and star opposite adam driver in tough as they come, based on the bestselling travis mills. A soldier s story award winning documentary by fotolanthropy. He is now living life an inspiring life as a quadruple amputee.
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