Exit 12 (2019)
After two tours in Fallujah in the Iraq War, US Marine Roman Baca came home a different person. His experience ravaged him with depression, anxiety, and anger issues. With the encouragement of his wife, Lisa, Roman decided to return to ballet as way to cope. He found that dance helped him “reprogram” his mind and body. Now, as the founder and artistic director of the Exit12 Dance Company in New York City, Roman with other veterans and military families, uses dance to tell stories about the effects of war. Through movement and creative expression, they work to not only reprogram and reclaim themselves, but also change the perceptions and stereotypes of the Veteran community.
Director: Mohammad Gorjestani
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: March 9, 2019
Cast
Music: William Ryan Fritch
Cinematography: Logan Triplett
Editing: Ashley Rodham
Production: Square, Inc., Even/Odd
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mohammad Gorjestani
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Exit 12 about?
- After two tours in Fallujah in the Iraq War, US Marine Roman Baca came home a different person. His experience ravaged him with depression, anxiety, and anger issues. With the encouragement of his wife, Lisa, Roman decided to return to ballet as way to cope. He found that dance helped him “reprogram” his mind and body. Now, as the founder and artistic director of the Exit12 Dance Company in New York City, Roman with other veterans and military families, uses dance to tell stories about the effects of war. Through movement and creative expression, they work to not only reprogram and reclaim themselves, but also change the perceptions and stereotypes of the Veteran community.
- Who directed Exit 12?
- Exit 12 was directed by Mohammad Gorjestani.
- Who stars in Exit 12?
- Exit 12 stars Roman Baca.
- How long is Exit 12?
- Exit 12 has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Exit 12?
- Exit 12 is a Documentary film.
- Where was Exit 12 produced?
- Exit 12 was produced in United States of America.