KEEP ON LIVING

Bring the Film.
Start the Conversation.

Host a screening of KEEP ON LIVING, a veteran-led documentary exploring suicide prevention, mental health, military transition, connection, resilience, and hope.

Because sometimes the most important thing we can do is create a space where people feel safe enough to start talking.

KEEP ON LIVING documentary film poster
MORE THAN A FILM

One Film. One Conversation. A Lasting Impact.

KEEP ON LIVING is designed to do more than tell a story. It creates an opportunity for communities to listen, reflect, and connect.

01

Watch

Experience real stories and perspectives surrounding veteran life, mental health, transition, and suicide prevention.

02

Reflect

Give audiences room to process what they have seen and consider what the conversation means to them.

03

Connect

Move beyond awareness toward community, support, resources, and meaningful action.

The story may begin on screen. The conversation continues in the community.

Conversation about suicide prevention and mental health
WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

Some Conversations Are Difficult to Begin.

Talking about suicide can be uncomfortable. For veterans and military families, conversations about mental health may also be shaped by culture, identity, transition, trauma, or the pressure to appear strong.

KEEP ON LIVING creates an opportunity to approach these subjects with honesty, compassion, and care.

The goal isn’t to sensationalize pain.

The goal is to create space for understanding, connection, support, and hope.

THE CONVERSATIONS

The Stories Behind the Statistics.

Suicide prevention is not only about statistics. It is about people, relationships, experiences, choices, struggles, and hope.

01

Mental Health

Understanding emotional well-being and the importance of reaching out for support.

02

Military Transition

Exploring the challenges that can accompany the transition from military to civilian life.

03

Identity & Purpose

What happens when the identity and structure built through service suddenly changes?

04

Isolation & Connection

The importance of relationships, belonging, community, and human connection.

05

Difficult Experiences

Creating room for conversations about trauma, loss, and experiences that can be difficult to put into words.

06

Hope & Resilience

Looking toward possibility, connection, resilience, and the reasons people keep living.

THE CONVERSATION

The Film Starts a Conversation.

What happens after the credits may be just as important as what happens on screen.

KEEP ON LIVING interview with America's Finest

A screening can create a moment for people to listen, ask questions, share experiences, discover resources, and recognize that they are not alone.

WHO CAN HOST?

Every Community Can Start a Conversation.

A screening can happen anywhere people gather to learn, listen, reflect, and connect.

01

Veteran Organizations

VSOs, veteran centers, veteran programs, families, caregivers, and supporters.

02

Colleges & Universities

Campuses, classrooms, student organizations, educators, and military-connected programs.

03

Community Organizations

Nonprofits, civic organizations, libraries, and community centers.

04

Businesses & Workplaces

Employee resource groups, wellness programs, and workplace conversations.

05

Faith Communities

Ministries, outreach programs, and compassionate community gatherings.

06

Film & Cultural Organizations

Theaters, festivals, arts organizations, panels, Q&As, and cultural events.

THE SCREENING EXPERIENCE

More Than Watching a Film.

Move from awareness toward conversation, connection, and meaningful action.

01

WATCH

Experience the stories, challenges, and moments that shape the film.

02

REFLECT

Give your audience time and space to process what they have experienced.

03

DISCUSS

Create space for honest dialogue, questions, and shared experiences.

04

CONNECT

Share organizations, services, and people who can provide support.

05

ACT

Identify meaningful ways your community can continue the conversation.

BEFORE THE SCREENING

Create Space for a Thoughtful Conversation.

Because KEEP ON LIVING addresses suicide and mental health, thoughtful preparation can help create a more supportive audience experience.

01

Prepare Your Audience

Let attendees know what themes the film explores before the screening begins.

02

Create Space to Reflect

Allow a quiet moment after the film before moving directly into discussion.

03

Participation Is Voluntary

People should be welcome to participate, listen, step away, or seek support.

04

Have Resources Available

Make veteran, mental-health, and community resources easy to find.

05

Consider a Moderator

A thoughtful moderator can help guide discussion and keep the conversation respectful.

06

Know Where to Refer People

Hosts should know where attendees can find professional or crisis support if needed.

YOUR EVENT • YOUR COMMUNITY • YOUR FORMAT

Choose Your Screening Experience.

Every community is different. Your screening can be designed around your audience, location, goals, and available resources.

01

Community Screening

Bring people together in a theater, community center, auditorium, library, veteran center, or other gathering space.

02

Educational Screening

Use the film as a starting point for learning, discussion, reflection, and campus programming.

03

Virtual Screening

Reach audiences who may not be able to attend an in-person event.

04

Screening + Discussion

Pair the film with a Q&A, moderated discussion, veteran panel, or community conversation.

05

Community Impact Event

Build a larger event with community partners, sponsors, resource organizations, or advocacy groups.

WHO CAN HOST?

Every Community Can Start a Conversation.

A screening can happen anywhere people gather to learn, listen, reflect, and connect.

01

Veteran Organizations

VSOs, veteran centers, veteran programs, families, caregivers, and supporters.

02

Colleges & Universities

Campuses, classrooms, student organizations, educators, and military-connected programs.

03

Community Organizations

Nonprofits, civic organizations, libraries, and community centers.

04

Businesses & Workplaces

Employee resource groups, wellness programs, and workplace conversations.

05

Faith Communities

Ministries, outreach programs, and compassionate community gatherings.

06

Film & Cultural Organizations

Theaters, festivals, arts organizations, panels, Q&As, and cultural events.

More Than Watching a Film.

Create a journey that moves your audience from awareness toward connection.

01

WATCH

Experience the stories, voices, and perspectives presented in the film.

02

REFLECT

Give your audience time to process what they have seen and heard.

03

DISCUSS

Create space for honest, respectful, and meaningful conversation.

04

CONNECT

Introduce people to resources, community partners, and sources of support.

05

ACT

Turn the conversation into connection, awareness, and meaningful next steps.

YOUR EVENT

Choose Your Screening Experience.

Your event can be shaped around your audience, goals, location, and community.

01

Community Screening

Bring people together in a theater, auditorium, community center, library, or veteran center.

02

Educational Screening

Use the film as a starting point for classroom learning, reflection, and discussion.

03

Virtual Screening

Reach audiences who may not be able to attend in person.

04

Screening + Discussion

Add a Q&A, moderated conversation, panel, or community dialogue.

05

Community Impact Event

Build a larger event with community partners, sponsors, educators, or resource providers.

BEFORE YOU REQUEST

Let’s Make Your Screening a Success.

The more we know about your event, the better we can help you plan the right experience.

01

Audience

Who do you expect to attend?

02

Location

Where will your event take place?

03

Format

In-person, virtual, educational, community, panel, or another format.

04

Event Date

Share your preferred date or timeframe.

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Event Goals

What do you hope your audience will take away?

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Community Partners

Tell us about speakers, sponsors, or resource partners already involved.

HOW IT WORKS

From Your Idea to Screening Day.

Bringing KEEP ON LIVING to your community is a simple process designed to help you create a meaningful screening experience.

01

Tell Us

Share your organization, audience, and event idea.

02

Connect

Discuss your goals and screening needs.

03

Plan

Determine the best format for your audience.

04

Screen

Bring your community together to watch and discuss.

05

Continue

Keep the conversation moving after the event.

RESOURCES & SUPPORT

You Don’t Have to Face It Alone.

KEEP ON LIVING is intended to encourage awareness, conversation, connection, prevention, and hope.

If the film brings up difficult feelings for you or someone you care about, support is available.

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

Call 988, Then Press 1

Veterans, service members, and their loved ones can call or text for support.

988 Press 1
Text 838255

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

READY TO START THE CONVERSATION?

Bring KEEP ON LIVING to Your Community.

Whether you’re planning a community gathering, campus event, veteran program, workplace discussion, cultural event, or public screening, we’d love to hear about your idea.

One film can start a conversation. One conversation can create connection.