Free Film Screening – “Return”

RETURN A retired Green Beret returns to Vietnam for one final mission: healing

Directed by Pete Tolton Produced by Stan Parker

Release Date: 3/1/2024 Runtime: 90 mins

RETURN is the story of adventure, vulnerability, and healing that follows Jim Markel Sr., a retired Green Beret who voyages from Montana to Vietnam for the first time since the war. In retracing his steps with his adult son, he reflects on his past actions as both soldier and parent. Together, father and son embark on a deep search: for long-overdue family healing, for the roots of PTSD, and for the mountain tribes Markel once lived with, fought alongside, and eventually abandoned 45 years ago.

Screening begins at 4:30pm on Saturday, May 18th in the Alice Silverman Theatre at Newport Performing Arts Center. Discussion to follow.

Part of the 3rd Annual “Bloom Newport” Community Celebration. Learn more: coastarts.org/events/bloom-24