<div dir="ltr"><div><img alt="Inline image 1" src="cid:ii_141a7fcb2185d01f" height="420" width="327"><br><br><br></div><div>Please join us for a free screening of "War Zone/Comfort Zone," followed by a Q & A with the director, Lizzie Warren.<br>
<br></div><div>Sat, Oct. 19th<br></div><div>7:30 pm<br></div><div>The Democracy Center<br></div><div>45 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge (Harvard Square)<br></div><div><br><br>Women account for roughly 14 percent of the active-duty U.S. military and more
than 24 percent of the National Guard, yet they often receive less than a
hero's welcome upon their return to civilian life. Many face poverty,
homelessness and joblessness; deal with the psychological and physiological
effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from military sexual trauma and
combat-related injuries; and often receive poor service from a Veterans
Administration ill-equipped and, in some cases, unwilling to help them. The
Emmy®-nominated documentary WAR ZONE/COMFORT ZONE uncovers the plight of these
veterans through the intense and personal stories of four women veterans coping
with life after their military service. Each seeks a sense of normalcy and
peace without the benefit of a comprehensive support system. WAR ZONE/COMFORT
ZONE weaves together intimate interviews with the story of two women — Shalini
Madaras and Joy Kiss — struggling to establish transitional housing for
homeless female veterans in Bridgeport, Connecticut, despite virulent community
opposition.
<br><br></div><div>Hope to see you there!<br>Be well,<br><br><br></div><div>Sarah Cadorette<br></div><div>Coordinator<br></div><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr">The Democracy Center<br>45 Mount Auburn St.<br>Cambridge MA 02138<br>
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