PBS39 to Premiere Close to Home: Changed by War
The documentary features Vietnam War veterans as they share stories of war and recovery.
Bethlehem, PA, October 26, 2017 – On Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m., the final documentary in the Close to Home series, Close to Home: Changed by War, airs featuring local Vietnam War veterans. The 30-minute program features stories told by Vietnam War veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hosted by award-winning entertainer Tony Orlando, the expressive film explores stories of war and survival told by the veterans themselves.
Close to Home: Changed by War 0:30 Promo
The program is complemented by two special events in November. Following Close to Home: Changed by War, PBS39 presents The War Is Still With Us: A FOCUS Special Report, which shares personal stories from Lehigh Valley residents and Vietnam-era veterans. In partnership with Lehigh University’s Africana Studies Program, PBS39 has also engaged multi-disciplinary students to produce content and conduct interviews with veterans, subject-matter experts, and leaders of the local anti-war movement.
“The Close to Home series was developed to provide information and hope to people who are struggling,” said Dr. Haddad, Close to Home executive producer. “Close to Home: Changed by War shares stories of Vietnam Veterans who suffered from PTSD. At PBS39 we are grateful to share stories like these aimed to educate and inspire our viewers.”
Close to Home programming is part of PBS39 Check-Up, a PBS39 healthcare initiative sponsored by Capital BlueCross. The Close to Home series is made possible through support from Air Products and Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Press is invited to attend the Close to Home: Changed by War private screening on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The screening will be held at the PPL Public Media Center at PBS39 at 839 Sesame Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
About PBS39
PBS39 is a community-owned public television station licensed to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, Pa., serving eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. PBS39 is owned and operated by the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. PBS39 acts as the catalyst to promote civic engagement, and to fulfill the regional needs of the Greater Lehigh Valley through its dynamic communication platforms and resources. For more information, visit wlvt.org.
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DaWayne Cleckley
VP, Marketing
PBS39
