VIRTUAL: Father Soldier Son: A Conversation on Service, Sacrifice, and War

Event time: 
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: 
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Calendar Speaker/Performer: 
David Philipps, Jim Dao '79, Leslye Davis and Catrin Einhorn (The New York Times)
Event description: 

Join us on Veterans Day for a special livestream discussion with the journalists and filmmakers associated with Father Soldier Son, a Netflix documentary that follows the life of Master Sergeant Brian Eisch (U.S. Army) and his family over a 10-year period during his time in uniform, his deployment to Afghanistan, his combat-related injury and recovery, and his transition from the military to civilian life—documenting the challenges and struggles they faced along the way. This dialogue, building on the film, will explore the meaning of duty, honor, and sacrifice.

SPEAKER LINEUP:
David Philipps (moderator) – National correspondent, The New York Times
Jim Dao ’79 – National Desk editor, The New York Times; executive producer of Father Soldier Son
Leslye Davis – Photographer, The New York Times; co-director and producer of Father Soldier Son
Catrin Einhorn – Reporter, The New York Times; co-director and producer of Father Soldier Son

For more information please email Henry Kwan at henry.kwan@yale.edu.

Admission: 
Free but register in advance