Category Archive: Afghanistan

The preparation needed for a trip to Afghanistan

It’s been a long time since I’ve made a blog post. But I am very proud that the work I did on behalf of Twin Cities Public Television in 2012 is still making… Continue reading

Midwest Regional Emmy Nomination

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on this blog. In case anyone is still paying attention I want to share some great news. Bridging War & Hope received a Midwest Regional Emmy Nomination.… Continue reading

tptLife broadcast of Bridging War & Hope

I had a few people approach me last weekend and ask, “how do I find the Afghan documentary?”  It is always going to be available on-line.  This weekend, tomorrow (October 28th) Bridging War… Continue reading

Premiere of Bridging War & Hope

  Last night about 250 people gathered at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota to watch the premiere of Bridging War & Hope.  Beth El was a logical place to host… Continue reading

REVIEW: Bridging War & Hope

This morning a review of Bridging War & Hope ran in the Star Tribune.  The writer, Mark Brunswick, received an advanced copy of the documentary and is one of the few people who… Continue reading

Premiere Event – you are invited

Some of the subscribers to this blog know me personally and live in Minnesota.  Some of you don’t know me personally but still live in Minnesota.  Some of you live everywhere but here. … Continue reading

VIDEO: Bridging War & Hope – introduction

As promised I am beginning to roll out a few segments of the 30-minute documentary Bridging War & Hope. This segment is the tease.  In it I hope to capture a sense of… Continue reading

Army Life: missing what matters most

What do deployed soldiers miss?  This is a question a number of people type into their Google search bar; when they do they end up here, they are looking for information, the miss… Continue reading

Alec Baldwin, Morgan Freeman, Luke Heikkila…one of these things is not like the others

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks.  Today marks the 5th of 6 on-line edit days I have scheduled to finish Bridging War & Hope.  It’s a relief to see the documentary get… Continue reading

Bridging War and Hope: the final edit

  Bridging War & Hope is in the final stages of production.  This week and next I’m working with Jerry Lakso to bring the show home.  Most of the story crafting is done,… Continue reading