BRING THEM HOME
BRING THEM HOME is a short, 30 minute documentary about discarded American heroes, deported military veterans.
While producing the music video for their song "Excuse My Accent," artists Robert "Rob Young" Walker and Andrei "Drei Ros" Rosca met Hector Barajas; a deported American military veteran. Upon hearing his crazy story, they embark on a journey to shed light on the issue.
In the film, the two connect with experts and travel to Tijuana Mexico gathering first-hand accounts from more deported veterans at "The Bunker", which is a meeting place for veterans who are currently exiled. This honest film highlights the complexity of the problem by following Hector Barajas and other veterans through their journeys and to the founding of The Deported Veterans Support House.
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Rike BoomgaardenDirector
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Tamara JatchvadzeDirector
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Rike BoomgaardenWriter
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Robert "Rob Young' WalkerWriter
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Tamara JatchvadzeWriter
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Robert "Rob Young" WalkerProducer
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Andrei 'Drei Ros" RoscaProducer
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Elaine CarmodyProducer
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Hector BarajasKey Cast"Lead"
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Robert "Rob Young" WalkerKey Cast"Lead"
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Andrei RoscaKey Cast"Lead"
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Margaret StockKey Cast"Immigration Attorney"
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Kevin MartinezKey Cast"Deported Veteran"
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Daniel TorresKey Cast"Deported Veteran"
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Vanessa HughesKey Cast"Psychiatrist"
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Social Justice, Crime, drama, military, veterans
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:March 1, 2022
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Production Budget:25,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Mexico, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Catalina Film FestivalAvalon, CA
United States
September 22, 2022
Best of Fest and Best Documentary -
San Luis Obispo Film FestivalSan Luis Obispo, California
United States
April 28, 2022
Best Documentary Short - Jury Award -
Los Angeles Television Film and Script FestivalLos Angeles
United States
November 13, 2021
Best of Festival -
Portland International Film FestivalPortland, OR
United States
October 22, 2021
Veteran’s Voices Award -
Accolade Global Film CompetitionLa Jolla, CA
United States
November 30, 2021
Award of Merit -
Venice ShortsVenice, CA
United States
August 30, 2021
Finalist -
Studio City Film FestivalStudio City, Los Angeles
United States
November 18, 2021 -
San Diego Latino Film FestivalSan Diego
United States
March 15, 2022 -
Malibu Film FestivalMalibu, California
United States
April 2, 2022 -
Wings of HonorWalnut Ridge, AR
United States
August 14, 2021 -
Oaks International Film FestivalAgoura, California
United States
January 7, 2022 -
Mediterranean Film Festival CannesCannes
France
November 27, 2021