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G.I. Film Festival San Diego 2023, The Gift

201st TPASE

May 19, 2023 | 2:30

David Kniess Jr., U.S. Navy veteran and director and executive producer of The Gift, talks about his experience making the documentary and Jodi Cilley, a festival advisory committee member, and founder and president of the Film Consortium San Diego, shares her view of the festival on May 19, 2023, at the G.I. Film Festival San Diego, in California. Kniess’ documentary is about the experience of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Kilo Company after suffering the loss of U.S. Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham, a Medal of Honor recipient who sacrificed himself to save his comrades. The G.I. Film Festival San Diego showcases films that are for, by, and about military veteran experiences.
(U.S. Army video by Sgt. Emma Scearce)