George Eshleman is a veteran who inspired the upcoming film THE KEEPER which is based on his real-life experience hiking the Appalachian Trail while carrying 363 military name tapes from military members who committed suicide to raise awareness.
Hear George discuss:
- What inspired him to hike the Appalachian Trail to promote veteran mental health awareness…
- How he dealt with his own depression…
- What it was like working with Co-Directors Angus Benfield and Kendall Bryant Jr. and the cast…
- What we can do to address the rising rate of suicide among veterans.
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Deborah Levine founded the American Diversity Report in 2006. She is a Forbes Magazine top "Trailblazer" and award-winning author of 21 books. Her published articles span decades including: American Journal of Community Psychology, Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, The Bermudian Magazine, The Harvard Divinity School Bulletin.
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