The Soldier's Heart

The Soldier's Heart

2005 · 55 min · Documentary

FRONTLINE tells the stories of soldiers who have come home haunted by their experiences during the Iraq War and asks whether the government is doing enough to help.

Directed by Raney Aronson-Rath · Written by Raney Aronson-Rath

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