INSP Sets Docs Honoring Disabled Veterans

By R. Thomas Umstead
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INSP will partner with the Disabled American Veterans organization to produce two short films airing on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27) that pay tribute to wounded veterans and their families, said network officials.

The films – part of the network’s Moments series – includes Unbroken Soldiers: Jason Courneen, which profiles a husband caring for his traumatic brain-injured U.S. Coast Guard wife Alexis (pictured); and Unbroken Solders: Bobby Barrera which chronicles the inspiring story of a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran and amputee.

“By sharing inspirational stories of our nation’s heroes, recognizing caregivers, connecting veterans with DAV’s free services and enhancing public support and awareness about veterans and the people who support them, this thanks on Thanksgiving is going to help many deserving veterans and their loved ones discover a new sense of hope,” said DAV National Commander Ron Hope in a statement.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.