Poster Girl (2010)

Documentary short

Poster Girl (2010) poster

POSTER GIRL is the story of Robynn Murray, an all-American Apple pie high-school cheerleader turned tough-as-nails machine gunner in the Iraq War and a “poster girl” for women in combat, distinguished by Army Magazine’s cover shot. Now Sgt. Robynn Murray comes home from Iraq, to face a new kind of battle she never anticipated. Her tough-as-nails exterior begins to crack, leaving Robynn struggling with the debilitating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Shot and directed by first-time filmmaker Sara Nesson, POSTER GIRL is an emotionally raw documentary that follows Robynn over the course of two years as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, using art and poetry to redefine her life.

Director: Sara Nesson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Geof Bartz
Production: Portayal Films, Inc, Sara Nesson Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

iraq war veteran, disability, woman director

Trailer

Poster Girl Trailer
More Films by Director: Sara Nesson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poster Girl about?
POSTER GIRL is the story of Robynn Murray, an all-American Apple pie high-school cheerleader turned tough-as-nails machine gunner in the Iraq War and a “poster girl” for women in combat, distinguished by Army Magazine’s cover shot. Now Sgt. Robynn Murray comes home from Iraq, to face a new kind of battle she never anticipated. Her tough-as-nails exterior begins to crack, leaving Robynn struggling with the debilitating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Shot and directed by first-time filmmaker Sara Nesson, POSTER GIRL is an emotionally raw documentary that follows Robynn over the course of two years as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, using art and poetry to redefine her life.
Who directed Poster Girl?
Poster Girl was directed by Sara Nesson.
Who stars in Poster Girl?
Poster Girl stars Robynn Murray.
How long is Poster Girl?
Poster Girl has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
What genre is Poster Girl?
Poster Girl is a Documentary film.
Where was Poster Girl produced?
Poster Girl was produced in United States of America.