A FILM & EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Created by Denise Weller, the documentary combines dance and intimate interviews to explore one woman’s real-life struggle with the long-term effects of her Marine husband’s service in Iraq.

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“Blood Stripe” is well-suited for showings at VFW and AMVETS Posts, military caregiver support groups and retreats, and other interested organizations. Paired with an engaging post-screening presentation and discussion, the program offers a powerful message of perseverance, understanding and hope.

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About Denise Weller

Denise has a professional background in the performing arts as a teacher, performer, author and choreographer. In 1992, she founded Ohio Dance Theatre, a professional ballet-based contemporary dance company, and served as Artistic Director for 25 years. Motivated by her daughter Megan's experience as the spouse of a veteran with PTSD and traumatic brain injury, Denise created an original multimedia theatrical dance performance titled “Blood Stripe, a Spouse's Story” premiered at Cleveland Public Theatre in spring 2015. In 2017, Hearts of Patriots was founded so that others would not have to endure similar struggles alone. Denise has been a featured speaker at [NEED SOME INFO HERE]. Her work with Hearts of Patriots has been highlighted by CNN New Day Weekend, Cleveland Magazine, NewsChannel 5, WKYC TV-3 and more.

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