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Documentary Work

Director | Producer | Editor

Award-Winning Filmmaker

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The Call - Feature Documentary

An unflinching look at the hidden mental health crisis among firefighters, The Call reveals the trauma behind the heroism—and the hope that emerges when silence is broken.

 

 

 

KOB 4 News (Albuquerque, NM)
Award-Winning Documentary The Call Highlights First Responder Mental Health
 

KOB 4 featured The Call and its upcoming Albuquerque community screening, highlighting the film's exploration of firefighter mental health, resilience, and suicide prevention efforts within the first responder community.

Media Coverage​

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Podcast Interview – Wildsound Film Festival

The filmmakers behind The Call, Laura Boyd Owen and Charles English, joined the Wildsound Film Festival podcast for a conversation about the making of the documentary, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and the importance of bringing awareness to first responder mental health.

Film Fest Review

"There are several words that come to mind to describe this film. Beautiful is the first."

"The Call is a powerful documentary that breaks the silence around firefighter mental health, offering an unflinching look at the trauma, PTSD, and suicide crisis facing first responders."

"Educational, inspiring, and beautifully done."

— Andie Kay, Film Fest Review

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