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To Be of Service

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Service dogs bring happiness and a feeling of safety to veterans with PTSD.

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 11/08/2019
More specifics about the dogs' training, care and the costs involved would have been a plus. Otherwise, it's a stirring portrait of war, duty, sacrifice and the love of a good dog. Go to Full Review Ken Jaworowski New York Times 10/31/2019
Though "To Be of Service" skips over specifics, the big picture is clear, and its overriding point well made: These dogs are saving the lives of those who've sacrificed so much. Go to Full Review Lynnette Nicholas Common Sense Media 11/07/2019
3/5
Raw, honest documentary gets real about post-war trauma. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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georgan g @RT98616417 03/29/2021 Great documentary on animal assisted therapy for wounded veterans. See more 11/14/2019 As a veteran this was a difficult, but powerful film. It mostly consists of frank discussions of trauma, struggles to reintegrate, shame and depression. It rings true to my own experiences and I have personal familiarity with similar veteran service dog projects that are as successful as those featured. I hope it will help inform those who provide resources and those who would benefit. See more Read all reviews
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Josh Aronson

Director

Josh Aronson

Writer

Josh Aronson

Producer

Julie Sayres

Producer

Carolyn Clark Powers

Executive Producer

Chuck Ortner

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis Service dogs bring happiness and a feeling of safety to veterans with PTSD.
Director
Josh Aronson
Producer
Josh Aronson, Julie Sayres
Screenwriter
Josh Aronson
Distributor
First Run
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 1, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.0K
Runtime
1h 28m