In this video production, Oscar Lee Torbet III discusses his Army Ranger service during the Vietnam War, his experience with PTSD and his appreciation for the Department of Veteran Affairs.
About the Author: Canaan is a U.S. Navy Veteran with a B.S. degree in Television, Film, and New Media from San Diego State University. His first feature length film titled Ears, Open. Eyeballs, Click., received international acclaim while telling the story of U.S. Marine Corps recruits and drill instructors boot camp. His passion for storytelling, producing, directing, cinematography & editing is infectious. Canaan is currently producing a monthly Veteran-centric video series titled Stories of VAlor for Department of Veteran Affairs.
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