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In Waves and War

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Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone returns from Afghanistan and attempts to readjust to civilian life. But years of unprecedented warfare have left Marcus with treatment-defiant PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and severe depression beyond what current government treatment options can effectively address. Fearing for Marcus' life, his wife, Amber, finds hope in a groundbreaking therapy combining two powerful psychedelics unapproved for use in the U.S., but with seemingly limitless applications.
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Leslie Felperin Guardian Oct 29
3/5
Since few things are duller than watching someone else having an experience on drugs, the film opts to illustrate the trips with tasteful animation featuring images of our subjects spinning in space, surrounded by the memories that assault their senses. Go to Full Review Michael Nordine Variety 09/03/2024
The urge to hear the rest of their story is always stronger than the urge to turn away. Go to Full Review Christian Blauvelt IndieWire 09/03/2024
B-
It’s all very meaningful to watch and never less than engaging, even if In Waves and War comes across like a pharmaceutical infomercial at times as much as a film. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Nov 16
89/100
In Waves And War is a documentary about what we can really do to help the men and women who have sacrificed so much for this country.The least we can do is hear them out. Their stories are harrowing and unforgettable. Go to Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times Nov 11
3/5
A considered treatise on PTSD that makes inspired use of animation by the London-based Studio AKA to offer visceral, shape-shifting impressions of each veteran's deepest, darkest inner feelings. Go to Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media Nov 11
4/5
This engrossing documentary raises questions about the military, the forever wars, our care for veterans, and experimental drug therapies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joost v @Joost1974 Dec 28 The most impactful and extraordinary documentary I have ever watched. Fascinating, compassionate, surprising, hopeful, unflinching. See more colleen e Dec 3 Good movie. Our government ruined the lives of so many by going into Afghanistan. For what? The country was taken back by the Taliban. Hopefully many will get help with the psychodelic therapy. See more Alexandra D Nov 11 This film has the ability to change lives. It is heartbreaking and heartwarming. It will leave your eyes wide open with hope and a greater understanding to the real war that lingers. May God watch over every soldier who went to soon. See more Jeanette N Nov 10 An important film in understanding the healing possibilities of psychedelics on trauma. See more Omid I @omeal Nov 8 Incredible film depicting courage in a way mass media doesn’t typically capture. The warrior spirit and brotherhood these men channel in the Teams is ultimately called upon again, when they battle the enemy within. See more Alyssa R @MidwestAly Nov 6 Very moving and interesting. I’m a psych nurse and wanted to see the results more in depth. They showed vitals, scanning equipment (CT or MRI), EKG equipment but did not touch on those results. They only mentioned the PTSD symptoms decreased. I wish they explained more in depth what the ibogaine and DMT do to make the PTSD symptoms decrease. Is it affecting dopamine or serotonin? I feel it’s irresponsible to promote this treatment without explaining how it actually works. They had Stanford researchers but barely let them talk in the documentary See more Read all reviews
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Bonni Cohen

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Jon Shenk

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Marcus Capone

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Matty Roberts

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DJ Shipley

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Jessica Anthony

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Synopsis Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone returns from Afghanistan and attempts to readjust to civilian life. But years of unprecedented warfare have left Marcus with treatment-defiant PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and severe depression beyond what current government treatment options can effectively address. Fearing for Marcus' life, his wife, Amber, finds hope in a groundbreaking therapy combining two powerful psychedelics unapproved for use in the U.S., but with seemingly limitless applications.
Director
Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
Producer
Jessica Anthony, Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
Distributor
Participant Media
Production Co
Actual Films, Chicago Media Project, Participant Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 3, 2025
Runtime
1h 48m
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