Nebraska filmmakers work to highlight issues surrounding veterans' mental health

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Luke Jensen and Rob Kugler, two Nebraska born veterans, are premiering a film called ‘Crossed Paths’ to bring awareness of the struggles that veterans often face.

The film showcases the journey of Jensen and Kugler after they were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq in the 2000s.

In their separate journeys, Kugler was faced with the loss of a family member and pet while facing his duties and building resillience through community support in the Marine Corps.

Jensen was faced with the struggle for self discovery in the Marine Corps Reserves in Omaha and in the National Guard.

According to Jensen, he began to heal after traveling to Peru and discovering natural medicine like Ayahuasca and other meditating techniques.

Both veterans are hopeful their film can serve as a gateway for veterans that there is hope at the end of the tunnel.

“From my point of view, I think it’s always good to be willing to try something new,” Jensen said. “I think just watching it feels like you’re going on an adventure and traveling to a different place.”

The ‘Crossed Paths’ film will premiere Saturday, January 11th, at 7:00 p.m. at UNO’s Thompson Alumni Center.

Admission is completely free.

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