THE FIGHT TO FIGHT Documentary Film Blog
Good News and Bad News for THE FIGHT TO FIGHT
It is exciting to report some good news for THE FIGHT TO FIGHT documentary film. Surprisingly, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) gave our in-progress, feature-length documentary a Filmmaker Fund Award and grant for $10,000 in partnership with the Véraison Fund.
Photo courtesy of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Exciting Milestone: THE FIGHT TO FIGHT Lands Major Grant
Kris Fuhr, second from left (West Point graduate and co-producer of THE FIGHT TO FIGHT documentary film) stands with the first three women to graduate the U.S. Army’s Ranger School on October 16, 2015. From left to right: 1st Lieutenant Shaye Haver, Kris Fuhr, Major Lisa Jaster, and Captain Kristen Greist. Fuhr has been a strong supporter of Ranger graduates, both men and women, for more than 10 years at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning).
Photo courtesy of Chris Fuhr.
The Importance of a Seasoned Veteran’s Perspective
Cameras rolled last week in Lacey, WA to shoot a key scene with a retired Army combat veteran whose career intersected with people and events that are central to THE FIGHT TO FIGHT documentary film.
2025: Tipping Points Lie Ahead for the FIGHT TO FIGHT
The year 2025 will be a tipping point for both THE FIGHT TO FIGHT documentary film and for women in the U.S. military, especially those serving in combat roles.
New Urgency as Policy Makers Weigh Future of Women in Combat
A primary goal of THE FIGHT TO FIGHT documentary film is to contribute to the national dialogue about the role of women in the military and, by extension, in broader society. This is a highly relevant issue as the new Presidential administration moves forward with an agenda that promises to remove support for gender equality and marginalized groups.
The Importance of Supporting Women in the Line of Fire
Creation of the documentary film THE FIGHT TO FIGHT is an act of service led by women who have served. It is also an act of support for women who are currently serving in the U.S. military, especially those performing important roles in combat units.
The Untold Story of the First Women to Integrate U. S. Military Combat Units
Though women have fought and died in every U.S. conflict since the American Revolution, they were never officially allowed to fight. THE FIGHT TO FIGHT documentary feature film tells the story of the pioneers who battled to allow women to integrate combat units.