Powerful Documentary Addressing Veteran Re-integration to be featured at The National Press Club May 18

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May 12, 2015, 01:39 ET

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, in conjunction with Participant Media's television network pivot, will host a free public screening of Ric Roman Waugh's moving documentary, That Which I Love Destroys Me, on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the National Press Club.

That Which I Love Destroys Me is a unique and powerful documentary that follows two Special Operations soldiers as they return home after fighting in the longest combat campaign in American history, only to face a new battle; reintegration back into society. The film provides an uncensored look at the current epidemic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe mental trauma that create tremendous challenges for returning service members.

Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion and Q&A session including:

Jayson Floyd, Veteran and subject of the documentary film
Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor and chief Washington correspondent
Melissa Fitzgerald, Senior Director, Justice For Vets
Patricia Driscoll, President, Armed Forces Foundation
Dr. Johanna Wolf , PTSD Specialist

The film screening is open to media and the public. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/1GyJ73X

With support from the Armed Forces Foundation, Participant Media, and Active Voice, the film was previously screened in Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN, El Paso, TX, and Pittsburgh, PA.

The documentary is a part of Participant Media's year-long, multi-platform initiative Return the Service that celebrates the bravery, resilience and contributions of our service men and women, while taking an in-depth look at the challenges they face upon returning home. The initiative also offers viewers avenues to take action to address important issues facing veterans.

Contact: Micael Bogar of Active Voice, 206-910-4020

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