Independent Lens
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Served Like A Girl
A candid look at a sisterhood of US Servicewomen who unite in the "Ms. Veteran America" competition.
- Series
- Independent Lens
- Premiere Date
- May 28, 2018
- Length
- 90 minutes
Director
Lysa Heslov
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The Film
Served Like a Girl is a powerful and poignant look at a group of diverse female veterans as they transition from active duty to civilian life after serving tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Struggling with PTSD, homelessness, and other traumas, these inspiring women find ways to adapt to the challenges they face through participation in the “Ms. Veteran America” competition.
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