
Director Lysa Heslov's documentary, "Served Like a Girl, provides a candid look at several American women as they transition from active duty to civilian life after serving tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our wounded U.S. female service personnel often return to a stark reality, one that is rarely discussed or considered. Struggling with PTSD, homelessness, broken families, serious illness, physical injuries, and the aftermath of military sexual abuse, these amazing wo... (Full plot summary below)
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Director Lysa Heslov's documentary, "Served Like a Girl, provides a candid look at several American women as they transition from active duty to civilian life after serving tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our wounded U.S. female service personnel often return to a stark reality, one that is rarely discussed or considered. Struggling with PTSD, homelessness, broken families, serious illness, physical injuries, and the aftermath of military sexual abuse, these amazing women find ways to adapt and overcome debilitating challenges through participation in the "Ms. Veteran America" competition. Guided by event founder and veteran, Jas Boothe, the women leverage their experiences gained through competition to recover the parts of themselves and their personal identities they had lost on the battlefield. Called "Engaging, Honest and Powerful," this film is a beautiful tapestry interlaced with poignant moments, social commentary, and humor.
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| Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshA truly inspirational, emotional and profoundly moving film. |
| Common Sense MediaJeffrey M. AndersonIt's not polished, but Lysa Heslov's documentary fully celebrates the courage of its featured women -- more off the battlefield than on -- and the result is a strong, teary, heartfelt film. |
| Reason OnlineGlenn Garvin[It is a] peculiar but ultimately endearing tale of women back from the front. |
| TheWrapTricia OlszewskiHeslov, making her debut, therefore largely does an impressive job balancing the contestants’ deeply disturbing stories...with the near giddiness they express while getting dolled up. It’s infectious. |
| VarietyAndrew BarkerBrassily shot, and assembled with no shortage of energy and humor, Served Like a Girl provides a close, emotionally vivid look at the often ignored female experience of the military. |
| The Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenAs it sheds light on these women’s experiences and the larger issue of homelessness among female vets, the film grows deeply engaging. |
| Paste MagazineOktay Ege KozakServed Like a Girl manages to inform the audience about its important subject matter in an always engaging way while also telling an entertaining story with as many twists and turns as one might find in a fictionalized counterpart. |
| User ReviewSandy TRaw Real Remarkable. A gritty look into the convoluted lives of servicewomen, to which few are exposed. Take tissues along. |
| User ReviewMarissa SIt's about damn time someone show how amazing, strong, confident and relentless our female warriors are! |
| User ReviewSarah BIt's one of the most HONEST movies you'll see. Raw emotion, real lives, etc. I highly recommend this movie! |