Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 is a documentary film directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent, running about 40 minutes.

What it’s about. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, one veteran dies by suicide in America every 80 minutes. While only 1% of Americans has served in the military, former service members account for 20% of all suicides in the U.S. Based in Canandaigua, NY and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Veterans Crisis Line receives more than 22,000 calls each month from veterans of all conflicts who are struggling or contemplating suicide. This timely documentary spotlights the traumas endured by America’s veterans, as seen through the work of the hotline’s trained responders. CRISIS HOTLINE captures extremely private moments, where the professionals, many of whom are themselves veterans or veterans’ spouses, can often interrupt the thoughts and plans of suicidal callers to steer them out of crisis.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1 page.

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