By Daily Press staff
A local activist this week will air a cut of her new documentary, which highlights American soldiers’ experiences in Iraq.
“The Ground Truth: The Human Cost of War” screens Thursday, Oct. 14. The film features those who have served in Iraq. A panel discussion will follow.
Director/producer Patricia Foulkrod will screen a 30-minute cut of the film at the Laemmle Monica Theater, 1334 Second St., at 7:30 p.m. The event is free. To RSVP, e-mail
Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring: ■ 1st Lt. Paul Rieckhoff, U.S. National Guard, Founder of Operation Truth. ■ Specialist Robert Acosta, U.S. Army ■ Lila Lipscomb, featured in “Fahrenheit 9/11,” who lost her son in Iraq. ■ Ed Ellis, Vietnam veteran; Veterans for Peace; co-Director of Arlington West. ■ Steve Robinson, executive director of the National Gulf War Resource Center and a Gulf War veteran.
The event also will feature a special screening of the Operation Truth TV ads featuring Acosta and a musical performance by Sara Lovell.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 13, 2004. Read the original PDF.